Learn More About SSDI |
Get more information about SSDI:
- On the Social Security Administration website
- In Social Security’s Red Book
- Using Social Security’s Electronic Booklet on Disability Benefits
Use Social Security's online statements to see information about your earnings record and benefits eligibility.
Apply for SSDI |
You can apply for SSDI:
- Online
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By calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) to make an appointment to apply either:
- Over the phone, or
- In person at your local Social Security office.
For help with an appeal, contact Disability Rights New Jersey (DRNJ).
Note: Due to COVID-19, there may be limits on in-person services. Contact your agency by phone to ask about this.
Talk to an SSDI Expert |
If you have questions about SSDI and need to talk with somebody, call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) or visit your local Social Security office.
If you want to ask about how work might affect your SSDI benefits, try contacting:
- A Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) counselor, or
- The Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
Ticket to Work |
Social Security’s Ticket to Work Program helps people with disabilities who get Social Security benefits re-enter the workforce and become more independent. The Ticket to Work Program offers free access to employment-related services, such as training, transportation, and vocational rehabilitation. You can call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY).
