CONTENTS
(1) About Social Security Disability Benefits
(2) Social Security Administration
(3) Applying for disability in Oregon
(1) About Social Security Disability Benefits
People with disabilities may be able to qualify for one of two federal disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs are governed by the federal Social Security Administration (SSA). You can learn more about these benefits on the Social Security Web site. Application for SSI or SSDI is made through the local SSA office. Although decisions about eligibility are made by the Disability Determination Services (DDS), under contract with the federal government, you must first apply for benefits with SSA. All decisions about SSI or SSDI benefits are governed by the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Handbook contains the information about both SSI and SSDI.
(2) Social Security Administration
Social Security Administration - Disability (benefits for people with disabilities)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD): Pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes (usually 10 years).
Supplemental Security Income (SSI): Pays benefits based on financial need.
Social Security's definition of disability; Mental Disorders
(3) Applying for disability in Oregon
There are three ways to initially file for Social Security Disability benefits from the SSA (Social Security Administration). You can apply:
(A) Online at ssa.gov.
(B) By calling the SSA’s toll-free customer service line at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778).
(C) By visiting your nearby Social Security field office: Oregon Social Security Field Office, 1390 Waverly Drive SE, Suite 110, Albany, OR 97322; 800-772-1213; Hours: M, T, Th, & F 9a-4p; W 9a-12p
Disability Benefits (Federal Social Security Programs)
People with disabilities may be able to qualify for one of two federal disability programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). These programs are governed by the federal Social Security Administration (SSA). You can learn more about these benefits on the Social Security Web site. Application for SSI or SSDI is made through the local SSA office. Although decisions about eligibility are made by the Disability Determination Services (DDS), under contract with the federal government, you must first apply for benefits with SSA. All decisions about SSI or SSDI benefits are governed by the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Handbook contains the information about both SSI and SSDI.