SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

You can download information on Social Security Disability from the Social Security Administration website. Information is currently available in both English and Spanish.

You can download information on Supplemental Security Income from the Social Security Administration website. Information is available in both English and Spanish.

The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)maintains a website with a list of Frequently Asked Questions which is simple and straight forward. Reading this provides useful background the the process.