This page provides detailed information about disability benefits and can help you understand what to expect from social security during the disability process.
Temporary social security disability florida.
People who are deaf or hard of hearing may call our toll free tty number 1 800 325 0778 between 8 00 a m.
The social security and supplemental security income disability programs provide assistance to people with disabilities.
The division of disability determinations is responsible for making the determination of medical eligibility for florida citizens who apply for disability benefits under the federal social security administration disability programs social security disability title ii and supplemental security income title xvi and under the state medically needy program.
Social security disability benefits if you have a medical condition that will put you off work for 12 months or longer but is expected to improve eventually then you have a temporary disability.
Complete your application online.
You can apply for disability benefits online or if you prefer you can apply by calling our toll free number 1 800 772 1213 our representatives there can make an appointment for your application to be taken over the telephone or at any convenient social security office.
This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.
This disability planner page explains the social security definition of disability.
Hiring a social security disability attorney licensed in florida can make sense when filing your initial submission preparing for an appeal or fighting your case in court.
If you are deaf or hard of hearing you can call us at tty 1 800 325 0778.
You do not need to drive to your local social security office or wait for an appointment with a social security representative.
Call our toll free telephone number 1 800 772 1213.
Call or visit your local social security office.
The government rejects approximately 67 of initial applications which delays potential claim checks.
This disability planner page explains how long and when you need to have worked to qualify for social security disability.
You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled.
Apply from the comfort of your home or any location at a time most convenient for you.
Social security offers an online disability application you can complete at your convenience.
The benefits you may receive from the ssa would be temporary then too lasting only as long as you meet the ssa s medical eligibility requirements.
To obtain disability benefits in florida you ll have to submit an application to the social security administration.
Then when you re ready to file set up an appointment with the social security office by calling 1 800 772 1213.
The ssa will forward the application to the florida department of health division of disability determinations which will then advise the ssa as to whether you can be deemed disabled for purposes of receiving benefits.