Social Security: Adults

social security: applying as an adult

Many adults with disabilities qualify for social security benefits.

Apply for benefits online: application

frequently asked questions

You can use the online application to apply for disability benefits if you:

• Are age 18 or older

• Are not currently receiving benefits on your own Social Security record;

• Are unable to work because of a medical condition that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death; and

• Have not been denied disability benefits in the last 60 days. If your application was recently denied for medical reasons, the Internet Appeal is a starting point to request a review of the medical determination we made.

Here is what you need to do to apply for benefits online:

• Print and review the Adult Disability Checklist

• Complete the Disability Benefit Application

It is suggested that you have the following information on hand. It will make completing the application much easier.

Information About You

• Your date and place of birth and Social Security Number

• The name, Social Security number and date of birth or age of your current spouse and any former spouse. You should also know the dates and places of marriage and dates of divorce or death (if appropriate)

• Names and dates of birth of your minor children

• Your bank or other financial institutions Routine Transit Number and the account number, if you want the benefits electronically deposited

Information About Your Medical Condition

• Name, address and phone number of someone who we can contact who knows about your medical conditions and can help with your application

• Detailed information about your medical illnesses, injuries, or conditions:

  • Names, addresses, phone numbers, patient ID numbers and dates of treatment for all doctors, hospitals and clinics;

  • Names of medicines you are taking and who prescribed them; and

  • names and dates of medical tests you have had an who sent you for them.

Information About Your Work

• The amount of money earned last year and this year

• The name and address of your employer(s) for this year and last year

• A copy of your Social Security Statement

• The beginning and ending dates of any active U.S. military service you had before 1968

• A list of the jobs (up to 5) that you had in the last 15 years before you became unable to work and the dates you worked at those jobs

• Information about any workers' compensation, black lung, and/or similar benefits you filed, or intend to file. These benefits can:

  • Be temporary in nature;

  • include annuities and lump sum payments that you received in the past;

  • Be paid by your employer or your employer's insurance carrier, private agencies, or Federal, State or other government or public agencies

Contact

General Toll Free Number: 1-800-772-1213

Cincinnati Social Security Office

Address: 10205 Reading Rd. Cincinnati, OH 45241

Hours:

Monday: 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM- 12:00 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM-4:00 PM