Applying online for disability benefits offers several advantages

Why should I apply online? Applying online for disability benefits offers several advantages: You can start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait for an appointment; You can apply from the convenience of your own home or on any computer; and You avoid trips to a Social Security office, saving you time and money. Who can use the online application? You can use the online application to apply for benefits if you: are age 18 or older; are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record; have worked and paid Social Security taxes long enough to qualify; and have a medical condition that has prevented you from working or is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months or end in death.