Apply for Social Security Disability (SSDI) — free, online or by phone
Phone number
1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778)
Category
Money
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Eligibility
Adults with a disability or blindness that is expected to last at least a year and makes it hard or impossible to work, who worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough. (SSI covers people with little work history and low income; see our SSI row.)
Auto Summary
Apply for Social Security Disability Insurance directly with Social Security: online at ssa.gov or by phone at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Applying is free, and you don't need to pay anyone to apply. If you're approved, SSDI pays a monthly benefit based on your work history, and Medicare follows. If your claim is denied, you can appeal within 60 days. Verified 2026-10-20 on ssa.gov.
Value
Free to apply; monthly payments plus Medicare if approved
Espanol
Solicite el Seguro por Discapacidad del Seguro Social (SSDI): gratis, en línea o por teléfono