Can I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) online?
At this time we do not have an online application for SSI benefits. However, if you are disabled, we do have an online tool that can prepare you to make the application interview go smoothly: our Disability Starter Kit. You can find it online at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability. Youll find the link in the left-hand corner. While there, you can also prepare for the interview by completing the adult disability report. Its a part of the starter kit. By completing this report before your application interview, you will save time when you apply. You can schedule your appointment to apply by calling our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778). Q: My mom has Medicare prescription drug coverage. Can she get extra help with the associated costs? A: She may be able to, depending on her income and resources. In 2009, she must have an annual income below $16,245 (or $21,855 if she is married and living with her husband). If her annual income is higher, she still may be able to get s
