Social Security Administration (SSA)
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.
Who can get Disability?
Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have:
- A disability or blindness, and
- Enough work history.
What you could get?
Your benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare. Your payment amount is based on your work history before your disability began.
Try returning to work without losing Disability
You may be able to return to work or continue working without losing your Disability benefits.
Retirement Benefits
Plan for Retirement
Estimate your benefit amount, determine when to apply, and explore other factors that may affect your retirement planning.
Time your first payment
Learn how to time your application so your first benefit payment arrives when you want it.
Report changes
Report changes to your earnings if you're working before Full Retirement Age (between age 66 and 67), and share any other changes to your situation.
Explore Retirement options from family members’ work
You might qualify for Family or Survivor benefits based on a family member’s work. These benefits could start before age 62. If you're entitled to more than 1 benefit, you'll get the one that gives you the highest payment.
Survivor Benefits
Survivor benefits provide monthly payments to eligible family members of people who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.
Who can get Survivor benefits?
You may qualify if you’re the spouse, divorced spouse, child, or dependent parent of someone who worked and paid Social Security taxes before they died.
What you could get?
You could get a monthly payment and may be eligible for Medicare based on the work history of the family member who died.
What to report if you get Survivor benefits?
Once you’re approved for Survivor benefits, you must report changes to your work, income, and personal information.
Manage Your Medicare Benefits
You’ll sign up for Part A and Part B through Social Security. Once enrolled, you’ll manage your benefit plans through Medicare.
Get your number
To find your Medicare number, sign in to your Social Security account and view your benefit verification letter.
Get a replacement card
Sign in to your Medicare.gov account to print your Medicare card. You can also contact Medicare and ask them to mail you a replacement.
Make changes to your personal information
Medicare uses the name, address, phone number, and date of birth on your Social Security record. Update your personal record if you have any changes to report.
Cancel Part A or B
Fill out Request for Termination of Premium Hospital Insurance of Supplementary Medical Insurance (Form CMS-1763) (PDF), then make an appointment. You can cancel Part A only if you pay a premium for it. You can cancel Part B at any time.
Report fraud and abuse
File a complaint if you think someone’s giving false information to Medicare.
Other tasks you can complete at Medicare.gov
Visit the Medicare website to:
- Compare and choose Part C (Medicare Advantage) and Part D (prescription drug coverage) plans.
- Find Medicare providers.
- View your claims.
- View and pay your Medicare bill.
Social Security Number & Card
Manage your Social Security number, which is your first and continuous connection to us.
Replace card
Replace your card if it's lost, stolen, or damaged and you need it to get something done.
Number for the first time
Request a Social Security number if you don't have one.
Stolen number
Report a stolen Social Security number to the Federal Trade Commission if you think you're a victim of identity theft.
Personal record
Tell us if the personal information on your Social Security record is incorrect or has changed.