How Much Work Do You Need? In addition to meeting our definition of disability, you must have worked long enough — and recently enough — under Social Security to qualify for disability …

If you get disability benefits and are working or want to work, Social Security has good news for you. Our work incentives, including the Ticket to Work program, can help.

You can try a return to work over a "Trial Work Period" without affecting your Disability benefits. You'll need to report your work activity.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a condition that affects their ability to work.

You may be eligible for Disability if your condition affects your ability to work, or will result in death. You also need enough recent work history.

Who can apply for adult disability benefits online? You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you: Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security …

Frequently Asked Questions Information We Will Need About Your Work and Education To decide whether you have a disability, we will use a 5-step process. Listed below are frequently asked …

Welcome to the Ticket to Work Program! Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security …

This disability planner page lists some of the circumstances that can change your eligibility for benefits after you start receiving them, how often we review your case to check whether you …

How To Apply You can apply for Disability benefits online, or if you are unable to complete the application online, you can apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213, between …