Apply for Social Security Disability
First Step in Applying for Social Security Disability:
Contact the nearest Social Security Office and ask to set up an appointment to apply for Social Security Disability. Appointments can be done in person or over the phone. The Social Security Administration Office number is 1-800-772-1213. In order to qualify for Social Security Disability an individual must fill out an application and send it to the Social Security Administration to be processed. There are standard documents which the Social Security Administration will need to process your disability claim they are:
- Copies of all work history information for the past 15 years
- Copies of your most recent W-2 forms
- All medical information including doctor, hospital, and clinics names, phone numbers and addresses
- Social Security Number for the person applying for Social Security Disability Insurance
- Valid birth certificate
- Information regarding medications taken and laboratory tests
- All information regarding marriages and dependants
- Any other information about other public benefits that an individual is receiving
If necessary a social security representative will help you complete your application over the telephone. The representative will collect demographic information, your medical history and the last day you worked. It is important to maintain a log of all calls made and who you have spoken to.
In order to expedite the application process your medical information should be as thorough as possible. This includes specific information about your physical limitations from your personal physician and any information about your medical condition which may limit your ability to work.
