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Applying for disability benefits online
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What can I accomplish using the Social Security website?
Apply for Medicare, retirement or disability benefits
Review your ‘Social Security Statement’
Get the address of your local Social Security office
Request a replacement Medicare card
Find copies of all Social Security publications
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Who qualifies for disability benefits?
Individuals who cannot work because they have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death will qualify for disability benefits, per federal law
Earnings requirement: generally speaking, you must have worked long enough under Social Security and recent/often enough to qualify
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If I qualify, what can I expect to receive?
Medicare benefits
Supplemental Security Income, in rare cases
Social Security payments
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Congratulations!
You have learned how to apply for disability benefits online!
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CONGRATULATIONS!
You are an expert on using the Social Security website!