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
- By calling Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or 1-800-325-0778 (TTY) and applying by telephone, or
- In person at your local Social Security office.
For help with an appeal, contact Missouri Protection & Advocacy Services.
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:
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A Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) counselor. Call to see which WIPA agency covers the area where you live:
- Missouri Protection and Advocacy Services (MO P&A) at 1-800-392-8667
- Paraquad's Show Me Employment Project at 1-314-289-4200
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) if you are a VR client, at 1-877-222-8963, 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.Benefits Planning Services |
If you're currently on SSI, SSDI, or CDB benefits, and you're looking for a job, a trained Benefits Specialist can help you avoid complications when you are working on a job plan for your future. For questions or guidance specific to your situation, you can speak to someone at the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 (1-866-833-2967 TTY/TDD) Monday through Friday from 8:00AM - 8:00PM EST.