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The official website of the Social Security Administration provides a wealth of information about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), including:

• Social Security Administration (en Español)
• How to apply for Social Security disability benefits
• Disability planner: Explains SSDI benefits and how to qualify
• Disability Starter Kit
• Social Security Blue Book: Listing of impairments for adults. People with psoriasis may qualify under section 1 (musculoskeletal system) or section 8 (skin disorders).
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Monthly benefits for disabled people with little or no income
• Your right to representation
• Medicare and Medicaid: A Health Care Safety Net for People with Serious Disabilities and Chronic Conditions(PDF)
  

  This guide from the National Endowment for Financial Education and Georgetown University’s Health Policy Institute covers topics including:

  • When, where and how to apply for Social Security Disability determination
  • An overview of Medicare Parts A, B, C and D
  • Other places for people with disabilities and their families to seek medical coverage
  • Directory of Medicaid offices for every state and territory

Find a lawyer or disability representative in your area:

• National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives
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• National Association of Disability Representatives

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