Disability, Online Services, SSI

Supplemental Security Income applications now online

April 17, 2017 • By

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Last Updated: March 17, 2021

woman sitting on a laptopWe’re always looking for ways to provide you with innovative, quality services, and with our newest online enhancement, we’re proud to be doing just that. Now, if you meet certain requirements, you can file Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and disability applications online at the same time.

You can apply online if you:

  • Are between the ages of 18 and 65.
  • Have never been married.
  • Are a U.S. citizen residing in one of the fifty states, District of Columbia, or the Northern Mariana Islands.
  • Haven’t applied for or received disability or SSI benefits in the past.

If you started another application online before April 1, but haven’t submitted it, you can take advantage of this new service option and submit a disability and SSI application together.

With this update, we are expanding service to customers with limited English proficiency by allowing them to request an appointment online for an in-person claim or teleclaim in the language of their choice.  As we provide this new service in many languages, including Spanish, we are discontinuing the separate Spanish language iClaim option.  Applicants who started and saved an iClaim in Spanish can still enter the portal and complete it for up to six months after the claim start date.

With disability, and now SSI, benefit applications online, we’re providing easier and more convenient services to support you through life’s journey.

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  1. Jake C.

    Thank you for the wonderful piece of information. I think it will work for me as I am looking for such kind of information to apply for Supplemental Security Income. However, if you need any assistance regarding your social security then you can reach out to SSN SIMPLE @ https://www.ssnsimple.com/

  2. chantal M.

    How can I qualify for medical insurance while I am waiting for my social security disability retirement medicare and benefit based on my husband who lost his job on 3/6/20 and decided to retired at age 66 and had paid more than enough of his requirement for SSA and medicare and mine was not enough. I tried medicaid so I can pay for my anxiety, depression ,blood pressure medication and others, that that they are telling me because husband is getting is SSa retirement that I am not qualify. I also have one medications costing 1,451 cast. How can we leave on that small amount? I don’t have enough medication left. No one is answering my questions.

    • V.V.

      Hi Chantal, thanks for using our blog. We are sorry to hear about the circumstances you are experiencing. You may want to check out healthcare.gov which is the official site for the Affordable Care Act. We hope this helps.

  3. mark

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  4. AFTAB M.

    Thank you. This might be useful for some people.Interesting

  5. Janet L.

    I am a 72 year old post polio syndrome individual. I applied for and received SSI benefits when I applied some years ago for disability. When I reached 65 the Disability Benefit became my Social Security Benefit. My Post Polio Syndrome-
    has created new additional monetary problems. Does Social Security offer any additional income that may cover my disability?

    • A.C.

      Hi, Janet. We are sorry to hear about your situation. You may be eligible to receive social services from the state in which you live. These services include Medicaid, free meals, housekeeping help, transportation or help with other problems. To find out whether you may qualify and if you need to file a separate application call the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services at 1-800-633-4227 (TTY, 1-877-486-2048). You also can get information about services in your area from your state or local social services or welfare office. We hope this helps.

  6. Letitia J.

    I have other health issues, can I add them to my SSI payment. Also why cant I get married, if my husband has his own income

    • A.C.

      Hi, Letitia. Supplemental Security Income (SSI), is a needs-based program that pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. The amount of a person’s SSI benefit is based, in part, on the income available to them and their spouse. You can find more information on the SSI program here. If you have specific questions about SSI, you can call 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. and ask a representative to assist you, or you can contact your local office to discuss how marriage affects SSI benefits. Thanks!

  7. Norman S.

    I was awa see my disability in the year 2019 but did not qualifi for my SSI because I drawd approx twenty five dollars from SSD amonth to much do I qualify in the y are 2020

    • A.C.

      Hi, Norman. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  8. Mike

    Is there a SSI calculator online. A calculator that can calculate what your SSI benifit will be for either 2019 or 2020?

  9. Joan S.

    I would just like to know if I am eligible for SSI. I filled out a form months ago and I’m currently checking on the status.

    • A.C.

      Hi, Joan. For your security, we do not have access to private information in this venue. We ask that members in our Blog community work with our offices with specific questions. You can call us at 1-800-772-1213, Monday through Friday, between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m., for assistance. Generally, you will have a shorter wait if you call later in the day. You can also contact your local Social Security office. We hope this helps.

  10. Johnny F.

    how to apply for ssi being an epileptic suffering from depression having doctor prescribed medications.

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