General Information about Social Security
Social Security Administration Electronic Booklet
Explains how being outside the U.S. may affect your Social Security payments, how to protect your rights and procedures for submitting reports.
Find Answers to Your Questions About Social Security
Provides answers to Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security benefits.
Understanding Social Security Disability Insurance & Supplemental Security Income
Explanation of the two major cash benefit programs based on disability offered by the Social Security Administration: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How to Appeal a Decision on Your Social Security Disability Claim
Provides instructions on how to appeal a Social Security disability claim online. Also provides telephone contact information.
Benefits for Children with Disabilities
Describes the kinds of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and health benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains the evaluation of disability claims for children.
How to Contact Social Security
Contact your local Social Security office by phone, online or by finding a local office near you to visit.
Social Security Administration's Multi-Language Site
Access information about disability benefit programs in languages other than English. Includes Free Interpreter Services for individuals who have limited proficiency with English.
Going to Work: A Guide to Social Security Benefits & Employment for Young People with Disabilities
Provides families and professionals hands-on information about Social Security disability and health benefit programs. The complete guide can be downloaded in PDF format.
Social Security Administration
Access the federal portal for America's Social Security programs, online filing for retirement and disability benefits (SSDI), disability supplemental security income (SSI), Medicare, requesting a Social Security card and additional services.
Expediting Disability Applications for Wounded Warriors
Learn how Service Members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. VA fact sheet
What You Need To Know When You Get Social Security Disability Benefits
Explains your rights and responsibilities when you receive disability benefits from Social Security, including when and how your benefits are paid, paying taxes on your benefits, cost of living adjustments and more.
Social Security Terminology in English & Spanish
Lists terminology used by the Social Security Administration in both English and Spanish.
Social Security Disability Benefits Starter Kits
Provides information to prepare you for applying for Social Security disability benefits. Also includes general information about the disability programs and the decision-making process to help you better understand how to apply.
Social Security Administration Disability Benefits for Wounded Warriors
Provides information about Social Security disability benefits, including how to apply and how to expedite processing of disability claims for military Service Members.
Special SSI Rules for Children of Military Personnel Living Overseas
Explains special rules for the children of military personnel living overseas who are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Call 1-800-772-1213 before you leave the United States to learn more.