This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

For you to be considered to have a disability by Social Security’s definition, your medical condition must significantly limit your ability to do basic work activities — such as lifting, standing, walking, sitting, …

Our current program rules include the law; regulations; Commissioner rulings; and, employee operating instructions.

To decide whether you have a disability, we will use a 5-step process. Listed below are frequently asked questions about steps 4 and 5 of the process. We'll need to find out about your past work to decide if …

Social Security pays benefits to people who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Certain members of your family may be eligible …

You must have a disability that affects your ability to work for a year or more, or will result in death. If you continue to work, your condition must also limit you from earning income above an amount we call …

The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18. The starter kits provide information about the …

Social Security and SSI have different rules. We describe the rules under each program in this publication. If you’re receiving Social Security benefits or SSI payments, let us know right away when …

The law requires that Social Security review your case from time to time to verify that you still have a disability. We will tell you when it is time to review your medical condition and keep you informed …