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Practical links to the Social Security Administration, plus the guides you need to understand your next step. Official filings happen with SSA—not on this website.
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Official Social Security tools.
These links open SSA websites in a new tab. Always verify instructions and deadlines with SSA for your specific case.
Apply for benefits
Start an official SSA benefits application, including disability programs where available.
Visit official resource ↗02 / SSA.GOVFile a disability appeal
Request the appropriate SSA appeal stage and read official instructions.
Visit official resource ↗03 / SSA.GOVCheck disability eligibility
Read SSA’s overview of disability requirements, work history and other rules.
Visit official resource ↗04 / SSA.GOVLearn about SSI
Explore SSI requirements, program rules and ways to apply.
Visit official resource ↗05 / SSA.GOVAppoint a representative
Learn about the current SSA-1696 appointment process.
Visit official resource ↗06 / SSA.GOVFind a Social Security office
Locate nearby Social Security offices and official contact channels.
Visit official resource ↗07 / SSA.GOVYour Social Security account
Check your account, work record or information available through my Social Security.
Visit official resource ↗08 / SSA.GOVAppeals and hearings
Learn about the hearing process and later review stages.
Visit official resource ↗YOURABLECASE LIBRARY
Learn the path before you take it.
Short, plain-English guides for different stages of a disability claim.
SSDI explained
Understand work-credit and disability rules.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDESSI explained
Explore needs-based disability benefits.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDEEligibility basics
See what details can affect your claim.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDEMedical evidence
Know what medical records can help explain.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDEDenials & appeals
Understand typical appeal levels and time limits.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDEALJ hearings
Prepare for a hearing with clearer expectations.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDERepresentation fees
Learn about SSA appointment and fee rules.
Read guide ↗YOURABLECASE / GUIDEQuestions answered
Find answers to common concerns.
Read guide ↗YOUR NEXT MOVE
Still have questions?
Our online intake can help get your questions in front of a case-review team. It does not file with SSA.