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  • Paying income tax on Social Security benefits You will have to pay federal taxes on your Social Security benefits if you file a federal tax return as an individual and your total income is more than $25,000.  If you file a joint...
  • Apply for Social Security disability benefits You can start your disability application immediately online. There is no need to wait for an appointment. Follow these four easy steps to get started: Step 1:  Review the Adult Disability...
  • Check the status of a pending application If you applied for benefits, you can check the status of your application  online.  Your application status shows: The date we received your application; Any requests...
  • Working and receiving Social Security disability benefits Special rules allow you to work temporarily without losing your monthly Social Security disability benefits.  For example, our  trial work period allows you to test your ability...
  • My Social Security disability benefit amount We cannot predict the amount of your monthly benefit. Your benefit will depend on whether you get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability...
  • Effect of full retirement age on disability benefits Updated When you reach full retirement age , we will automatically convert your disability benefits to retirement benefits. Starting the month you reach retirement age, you will get benefits with no limit on...
  • Length of time to receive approval or denial decision on disability claim The length of time it takes to receive a decision on your disability claim is from three to five months.  It can vary depending on several factors, but primarily on: The nature of your...
  • When Social Security disability benefits end Updated Your disability benefits will continue as long as your medical condition has not improved and you cannot work. We will review your case from time-to-time to make sure you are still disabled. If you...
  • Receiving Social Security and SSI You may be able to receive SSI in addition to monthly Social Security benefits, if you have low income and few resources. Visit our Supplemental Security Income webpage for more information on the...
  • Benefits for disabled children Updated Children from birth up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. They must meet Social Security's definition of disability for children and the parents and child must...