Apply for Benefits: Retirement, Disability, Medicare and Extra Help for Prescription Drugs

Since the Social Security Administration has administered a program of financial aid to people 65 and over as well as those blind and disabled whose income and resources are below specified levels For more detailed information regarding eligibility requirements, allotments and application, contact the Social Security Office 1-866-964-7593 (local) or call 1-800-772-1213. SSI (Supplemental Security Income) recipients may also call the Social Security Office at 1-866-964-7593 for more information on Food Stamps or Medicaid.

Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.

Description: Monthly Social Security benefits go to workers and their dependents when the worker retires, becomes disabled or dies. A worker must earn credits for 40 quarters or 10 years for full retirement benefits.

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled. Senior Citizens;Retirement Benefits;Disabilities Issues;Social Security Recipients;Social Security Burial Benefits;Social Security Cards;Social Security Disability;Social Security Numbers;Social Security Retirement Benefits;Social Security Survivors Insurance;SSI;Medicare;Medicare Information/Counseling (800)772-1213 (toll free)(24 hours with a Touch Tone Phone);(800)325-0778(TTY) M-F 7am-7pm;(631)727-5173

"The Social Security Disability Insurance Program provides benefits to disabled or blind individuals who are "insured" by workers' contributions to the Social Security trust fund. These contributions are the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) Social Security tax paid on their earnings or those of their spouses or parents. Title II of the Social Security Act authorizes SSDI benefits."

Overview of Who Can Get Social Security Disability Benefits/ SSI Benefits

Social Security Disability Insurance Employment Support

For information on Work Incentives, Unsuccessful Work Attempts, Trial Work Periods, Extended Period of Eligibility, Continuation of Medicare Coverage, Continued Payment under a Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Medicare for Individuals with Disabilities who Work, and other work-related questions, go to:

Social Security Online: Red Book

Find your nearest Social Security Office.

For more information on how to apply for SSDI, please contact us.

Assists disabled persons with Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability (SSD) appeals. (631)232-2400

Administers Social Security Trust Fund to provide retirement, disability or death benefits to insured workers or their dependents/survivors medicare for aged 65 and over Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the needy over 65, blind or disabled. Website includes information on employment for people with disabilities and for employers seeking to hire the disabled. (800)772-1213 (toll free)(24 hours with a Touch Tone Phone);(800)325-0778(TTY) M-F 7am-7pm;(631)289-1421

"Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability.

Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process. Also, gather the information and documents you'll need to complete an application.

The basics about Disability Benefits - The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family member if you are "insured." This means that you worked long enough - and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The SSI program pays benefits to adults and children who meet your requirements for a qualifying disability and have limited income and resources.

While these two programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the nonmedical requirements, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death."

Apply for Retirement Benefits https://www.ssa.gov/retire

Social Security offers an online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. It's so easy. Better yet, you can apply from the comfort of your home or office at a time most convenient for you. There's no need to drive to a local Social Security office or wait for an appointment with a Social Security representative.

In most cases, once your application is submitted electronically, you're done. There are no forms to sign and usually no documentation is required. Social Security will process your application and contact you if any further information is needed.

You can also apply:

By phone - Call 1-800-772-1213. (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 7 AM to 7 PM Monday through Friday.

In person - Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.)