Social Security Disability
Disability Insurance
	The Social Security disability insurance program (sometimes referred to as SSDI) pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.They pay disability benefits under two programs: * The Social Security disability insurance program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.
* The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and    resources. SSI benefits also are payable to people 65 and older without disabilities who meet the financial limits. For most people, the medical requirements for disability payments are the same under both programs and disability is determined by the same process. Whether you apply for Social Security or SSI disability, they ask you for information about your medical condition, work and education history to help them decide if you are disabled under their rules.
Apply for Benefits
Apply as soon as you become disabled. Most of the application forms can be completed online, depending on the type of benefit for which you apply: * Social Security Disability Benefits You can complete both the Application and Adult Disability and Work History Report   online.
Appealing Their Decision
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If your disability application is denied, the letter they send you explains the reason for the denial and how to request a review of their decision. Depending on the reason, you may be able to request your appeal online. If your application is denied for * Medical reasons, you can complete and submit the required Appeal Request and Appeal Disability Report online. The disability report asks you for updated information about your medical condition and any treatment, tests or doctor visits since they made their decision. * Non-medical reasons, you should contact your local Social Security Office to request the review.
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