Get help: related resources and Web links

The official Web site 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
• 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
  This site contains much useful information, including an FAQ section.
• National Association of Disability Representatives

Find your local Social Security field office