Filing for Disability Online or over the phoneThe first step to all Social Security Disability applications is to file an application. You can file for disability by contacting your local Social Security office for an appointment either by phone or in person. Or, you can even use the Social Security Disability application process online to file for Social Security Disability. Unfortunately, at this time you cannot file for SSI online. Consequently, if you think that you might qualify for Supplemental Security income disability you should schedule an appointment for your disability application either by phone or in person with your local Social Security office, because you will have to be contacted by Social Security to take your SSI claim anyway. Make sure to complete all disability report forms online and return a signed medical release form to your local Social Security office if you decide to complete your disability application online. If you fail to complete all necessary forms and return your medical release forms, your disability claim will eventually be denied for failure to cooperate which means that your disability claim never went for a medical disability determination (i.e. was never sent to a disability examiner so that medical records could be gathered and evaluated). If you choose a telephone appointment or office appointment, a claims representative will take your application for both programs and complete your disability report form for you. All you have to do is sign the medical release forms. Of course, if you do your disability claim by phone you still have to make sure that your local office receives your signed medical release form. No matter how you decide to file your disability application, make sure that you provide Social Security with your medical sources, treatment dates, and special medical treatments as well as any information they need about your past work activity. Once you file your application with Social Security and they receive all necessary forms, your disability claim will be sent to a state agency responsible for making all Social Security Disability decisions. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Chances of winning Social Security Disability Should I get attorney representation for an upcoming disability hearing? Should I get a lawyer for my disability case? Does social security contact your former work employers when you file for disability? Can You File For Disability While Receiving Unemployment? When should you File for Disability benefits with the social security administration? Do You Have To Be Out Of Work For A Long Time Before You Can File For Disability? Filing for Disability Online or over the phone Who Do I Contact To File For Disability Benefits from the Social Security Administration? How long does it take to hear an answer after filing for disability? You can file for disability for a mental disorder or problem if it interferes with SGA If You File For Social Security Disability How Far Back Will They Look At Your Medical Records? What if you Move out of State after you apply for Social Security Disability or SSI? When should you apply for Social Security Disability? What Happens When You File an SSI or Social Security Disability Application? These pages answer some of the most basic questions for individuals who are considering filing a claim. The Social Security Disability SSI application Process |
