The Social Security Administration is taking online applications for one of its main disability programs after years of trying to simplify and move the process online, an effort the agency’s former ...

The initial rollout will be available to adults who have never married and are applying for Supplemental Security Income for the first time. The Social Security Administration is launching a yearslong ...

I need to apply for disability benefits. Where do I start? Begin by looking at our Disability Starter Kit. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability ...

Image source: Flickr user Heather Paul. In the unfortunate event you become disabled and cannot work, there is a Social Security program that could help replace some of your lost income. Here's what ...

Applying for disability benefits through Social Security, known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), can be a tricky process, especially if you are also dealing with a difficult medical ...

If a medical condition is keeping you from working and is expected to last at least one year or result in death, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, ...

Blake has over a decade of experience writing for the web, with a focus on mobile phones, where he covered the smartphone boom of the 2010s and the broader tech scene. When he's not in front of a ...

A disability can cause serious financial problems for people who become too ill or injured to work. The American government provides a safety net by allowing certain people with severe disabilities to ...

It’s hard for me to get around because of my disability. Can I apply for disability benefits from home? Yes. In fact, the best way to apply for disability benefits is online. Our online disability ...

The easiest way to apply for disability benefits is online, which you can do at www.socialsecurity.gov. You'll fill out the disability benefit application, and will answer some questions about the ...