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The disability application process is not difficult if you know what information you will be asked to provide. You will need to provide basic information concerning your medical and work history, as well as basic information including the date you first became disabled.

We recommend visiting the Social Security Administration (SSA) office closest to your home to complete your application in person so that you can be sure it is complete and filed. You can find your local SSA office by clicking here. When you complete your application in person, be sure to ask the SSA representative for a copy of your application and Disability Report.

If you cannot go to your local Social Security office to complete your application, go to http://ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ to complete your application online.

Visit http://ssa.gov/applyfordisability/ and follow the prompts to apply.
Once you supply your basic application information, you will be prompted to complete a Disability Report.
Be sure to print out and save any confirmation screens from www.ssa.gov that indicates your application and Disability Report are complete.
You will also need to print out, sign and mail to your local SSA office a form called the “Authorization to Release Information to Social Security - SSA-827“. Do this as soon as possible after completing the online application and Disability Report. Social Security must have this form in order to obtain your medical records.

A complete list of all of your injuries, illnesses, and/or conditions that limit your ability to work. (Do not leave anything out and be sure to include any psychiatric issues.)
The date you became unable to work. If you do not know the exact date, try to provide at least the month and year. This is very important as your retroactive benefits may depend on this information.
Your Medicaid number or other medical assistance ID number, if applicable.
Every doctor, therapist, hospital, clinic, emergency room, etc. that treated your illnesses, injuries or conditions (include any provider you expect to see in the future). For each medical provider, include:

Provider Name
Provider Address
Provider Phone Number
Your Patient ID
Date First Seen
Date Last Seen

List of all of your medications, why you take them, and which doctor prescribed them.
List of all medical test(s), including x-rays, MRI’s and CT scans, you had or will have, where you had each test, which doctor ordered each test, and approximate date of the test(s).
List all jobs you held in the past 15 years before you became unable to work. For each job, include:

Job Title
Type of Business
Dates Worked (month/year to month/year)
Hours Worked per Day
Days Worked per Week
Rate of Pay

Documents to have available while you complete the application:

Military Service discharge information (Form DD 214) for all periods of active duty.
W-2 Form (or your IRS 1040 and Schedules C and SE if self-employed) from last year.
Social Security Number(s) for your spouse and your minor children.
Checking or savings account number if you want direct deposit of your benefits.
Name, address and phone number of a family member or friend that can talk to Social Security about your conditions/disability.
Information about any insurance or workers’ compensation claim(s) you filed, including claim number, name, address and phone number of insurance company.