02-27-2023-0749 - Check eligibility for Social Security benefits SSA

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Will the condition affect your ability to work for a year or more or result in death?

When did the condition start to affect your daily activities and ability to work?

Before age 22

 

Do you have limited or no income, or do you find it hard to pay for essentials like food, clothing, and a home every month?

Yes

 

 

You may be eligible for Social Security benefits.

Based on your answers, here's what you may be eligible for and why:

• Disability

  • Social Security Disability Insurance

    You expect a condition to affect your ability to work for a year or more or be terminal.

• Family

  • Childhood Disability

    You have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more. It started to affect you before you turned 22. And, your parent(s) get Social Security benefits or plan to apply for them soon.

• Supplemental Security Income

  • Supplemental Security Income for Disability

    You may need help paying for essentials like food, clothing, and a home. You also have a condition and expect it to affect your ability to work for a year or more.

This gives you an idea of what you may be eligible for, but we can't guarantee you'll get these benefits. We'll provide a definite answer after you complete the application process.

The answers you shared today told us what's going on in your life right now. As you age and aspects of your life change, you may be eligible for other Social Security benefits.

Learn how to apply