Where can I get Social Security forms?
All forms are FREE. Not all forms are listed. If you can’t find the form you need, or you need help completing a form, please call us at 1-(TTY 1- or contact your local Social Security office and we will help you.
How do I download disability forms?
To complete forms, you may need to download and save them on the computer, then open them with the no-cost Adobe Reader. To search and order brochures and forms from the EDD, visit Online Forms and Publications. All are available at no cost, whether you download or order for delivery by mail.
Are doctors required to fill out disability forms?
No, doctors are not required to fill out disability forms. Your doctor can refuse to complete your form. When this happens, your chances of approval diminish.
What automatically qualifies for disability?
For adults, medical conditions that automatically qualify you for social security disability compensation include: Mental disorders, such as depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, autism, or intellectual disability. Immune system disorders, such as HIV/AIDS, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and kidney disease.
Can I buy a house if I’m on disability?
Yes, people on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) who qualify for a home purchase can use their benefits to finance this move. Keep in mind that additional properties that aren’t your place of residence are considered assets that could affect your SSI eligibility.
How much property can you own on disability?
SSI allows a single person to have only $2,000 in assets to stay eligible for SSI, and a married couple can only have $3,000 in assets. Fortunately, some assets, like the home you live in, will not be counted when determining your eligibility if you meet certain requirements. This is is called the “home exclusion.”
What programs are available for the disabled?
Information on the main programs, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Medicare, low income energy assistance, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and others are listed below.
Can you increase your Social Security disability benefits?
Your SSI benefit can change if your earnings or household circumstances change, but it won’t be based on your worsening condition. And SSI beneficiaries who are younger than 65 undergo the same periodic medical reviews to determine if they are still disabled in SSA’s reckoning.
Does SSDI run out?
For those who suffer from severe and permanent disabilities, there is no “expiration date” set on your Social Security Disability payments. As long as you remain disabled, you will continue to receive your disability payments until you reach retirement age.