How to Meet Qualifications For Social Security Disability Benefits

The Social Security Administration ensures social security disability benefits, based on qualified and approved individuals who are no longer able to work. Many factors are determined first if individuals are indeed disabled, due to their medical circumstances. Cash payments are sent to the disabled person on a monthly basis, if eligible. The following steps will help guide you through the process of how to obtain social security disability benefits.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• W2 Form
• internet access
• contact information from physicians and hospitals concerning medical condition
• description of current medications

1. Immediately after becoming disabled, you may apply for social security disability benefits by visiting the nearest social security office in your area, apply online or call their toll free telephone number.

2. Have your social security card available, verification of age and your current W-2 form on hand from your last job. You will need to apply also for an Adult Disability Report form. This form pertains to your employment profile and disability information.

3. Provide all medical documents such as locations of hospitals, telephone numbers of physicians and descriptions of medications that have been prescribed to you.

4. You may be asked to show your marriage certificate, if applicable. If your spouse is also applying for social security disability benefits, they will need to follow the same requirements.

5. After receiving approval to receive social security disability benefits, contact the social security office if you are able to return to work again. Your disability case will continuously be reviewed and you will be notified of any situations that may occur.

Tips & Warnings

• All documents of your medical records and any other required information, should be certified copies or either the actual original provided.