How to Get Government Disability

People sometimes take their health for granted until a disabling accident occurs. If you find yourself no longer able to work, take quick and decisive action to ensure your financial security. Government disability assistance can give you money when your disability prevents you from returning to work. Obtaining the assistance can take a while; apply as early as possible so you won't have to subsist long without income.

Instructions

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  Visit the Social Security official website or call the official Social Security toll-free number (800-772-1213). Schedule an interview over the phone. After you schedule the appointment, you will receive the Disability Starter Kit in the mail or you can download it immediately from the Social Security website.

• 2

  Review the checklist in the Disability Starter Kit to determine what you need to bring for your interview. Gather the documents and use the worksheet to organize the information.

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  Wait for your scheduled interview. It will last about an hour.

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  Wait for a reply from the Social Security disability office. The disability office can take up to six months to reply.