Apr 11, 2025 · A quick and easy guide for how to apply for Social Security retirement, spousal and disability benefits as well as for Medicare.

Oct 10, 2018 · For your SSDI application to be approved, you must demonstrate severe or total disability: an injury or condition that prevents you from engaging in “substantial gainful activity” (i.e., …

Oct 10, 2018 · To apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you should contact the Social Security Administration. Read to learn more.

Oct 10, 2018 · The earliest you can apply for Social Security retirement benefits is four months before the month you want your benefits to start, and the earliest your benefits can start is your first full …

Mar 24, 2021 · Use your My Social Security Account to check the status of a disability application or appeal. Here's what else to know about managing your case.

Nov 19, 2025 · As the Social Security Administration stops sending paper account statements you should open a My Social Security online account to manage benefits.

Apr 30, 2021 · In this case, Social Security can pay retroactive benefits for the months between the end of your waiting period and when your claim was approved. In fact, Social Security can pay retroactive …

Sep 23, 2024 · The Social Security Administration (SSA) is phasing in an expansion to its online benefit application for SSI as soon as late 2025.

Aug 15, 2025 · Once you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two Social Security–administered benefits for people with disabilities, it can take …

Dec 24, 2025 · Social Security’s expedited reinstatement (EXR) provision quickly restarts disability benefits for people who return to work before a medical relapse.