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Explains how the Social Security Administration decides if you are disabled and the five-step process to determine if you are eligible to receive disability benefits. Decisions about whether or not a person is considered disabled for Social Security purposes are made by state Disability Determination Services.
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To decide whether you are disabled, the Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a five-step process. Steps 4 and 5 involve your past work and education. Find answers to frequently asked questions that help SSA determine if you are disabled.
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Information on Social Security's definition of disability.
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Social Security wants to be sure that every decision made about a Social Security or Supplemental Security Income disability claim is correct. This publication describes the basic appeals process, from initial claims appeals to filing an appeal in Federal Court.
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This is the starting point to request a review of SSA's medical decision about your eligibility for disability benefits. There are two parts to this Internet Appeal process: (1) an Appeal Request Internet Form, and (2) an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online.
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Information from the Department of Health and Human Services on TANF programs.
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Social Security's online Disability Planner takes you step-by-step in learning how to qualify and apply for benefits. Find out about the number of credits needed based on the age when you became disabled.
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This tool screens for eligibility for Medicare, Social Security Disability, Social Security Retirement, Social Security Survivors, Special Veterans and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
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Describes who qualifies for SSI disability benefits and how to apply.
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Use this online service to check the status of your completed retirement, survivor or disability application. You can check on your application and where it is in the process five days after applying. You will need your social security number and confirmation number.
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