Whats the first step to applying for social security diability?

To qualify for benefits, you must first have worked in jobs covered by Social Security. Then you must have a medical condition that meets Social Security's definition of disability. In general, they pay monthly cash benefits to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of a disability.

Benefits usually continue until you are able to work again on a regular basis. There are also a number of special rules, called "work incentives," that provide continued benefits and health care coverage to help you make the transition back to work.


You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. If you are ready to apply now, you can do so by:

Completing your application online at http://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ad...

Calling our toll-free telephone number 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.

Calling or visiting your local Social Security office.

request the forms from SS fill them out COMPLETELY or they will deny you. filled mine out dotted the i and double crossed the t's and was accepted the first time. if you make them happy you will receive your first check in 6 mo.