Social Security Disability online application: what you need

To file an online Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, you’ll need to gather the following information:

Personal Information:

• Social Security Number (SSN): Your unique nine-digit identifier.

• Birth Details: Date and place of birth.

• Citizenship Status: Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status.

• Marital Information: Names, SSNs, and birth dates of current and former spouses, along with dates and places of marriages and, if applicable, how and when they ended.

• Children’s Information: Names and SSNs of unmarried children under 18, or under 19 and still in elementary or secondary school, or disabled before age 22.

Medical Information:

• Medical Conditions: Detailed list of all physical and mental conditions that limit your ability to work. Height and weight. Date of last doctor visit and future doctor visits. 

• Healthcare Providers: Names, addresses, phone numbers, and dates of visits for doctors, hospitals, clinics, and caseworkers involved in your treatment.

• Medications: Names and dosages of all current medications.

• Medical Records: Copies of medical records, laboratory and test results, and any other relevant medical documentation in your possession.

Work Information:

• Employment History: Names and addresses of employers, job titles, descriptions of work performed, and dates of employment for the past 15 years.

• Self-Employment Details: If applicable, business names, types of work, and dates of self-employment.

• Recent Earnings: W-2 forms or federal tax returns for the previous year.

• Military Service: Dates of active duty and branch of service, if applicable.

Other Information:

• Workers’ Compensation: Details of any workers’ compensation or similar benefits you’ve received, including the amount and date of the award.

• Direct Deposit Information: Bank account type, number, and routing number for direct deposit of benefits.

Having this information readily available will facilitate a smoother application process. If you don’t have all the documents at the time of application, you can still apply; the Social Security Administration will assist you in obtaining the necessary information.