Disability Determination Bureau: Applying for Disability Benefits
Find out how to apply for disability benefits for the following programs:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
- Medicaid
- Medicaid Purchase Plan (MAPP)
Social Security Disability Insurance
You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits in person or online.
- In person—File an application at your local Social Security office. Find your local Social Security office. Call toll-free to make an appointment:
800-772-1213
800-325-0778 (TTY service if you are deaf or hard of hearing)
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Online—Learn how to apply for Social Security benefits online.
Supplemental Security Income
A Social Security representative will help you apply for Social Security Income benefits. Make an appointment by phone or online.
- Phone—Call toll-free to make an appointment:
800-772-1213
800-325-0778 (TTY service if you are deaf or hard of hearing)
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–7 p.m.
- Online—Start the Social Security Income application process online. A Social Security representative will contact you by email, mail, or phone to set up an appointment.
Medicaid and Medicaid Purchase Plan
Learn who to contact and how to apply for Medicaid and Medicaid Purchase Plan benefits.