Completing an SSDI Application can be done by anyone and in a number of different ways. There is some basic information that you must know prior to completing the SSDI Application.
Who can complete the SSDI Application?
Anyone can complete the St. Paul SSDI Application. People can complete the application for themselves, or for someone else. If you have someone complete the SSDI Application for you and submit it online, then Social Security will send you a printed version of the SSDI Application for you to sign and return. You can also change any inaccurate information on this form.
How can I complete the SSDI Application?
There are several different ways to complete the SSDI Application.
• Online SSDI Application
Completing the online SSDI Application can be the easiest way for people who have access to the Internet and computer knowledge. The application is located at www.ssa.gov. Simply click on “Applying for Disability Benefits” to begin. If you would like someone to assist you with your online application, that is permitted.
• Filing the SSDI Application in Person
People who wish to file the Minnesota SSDI Application in person should visit their local MN Social Security Administration office. The closest Social Security office can be found in the government pages of your local phone book and through the Social Security’s website at www.ssa.gov. Most Social Security offices are open Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You should call your office to make an appointment prior to coming in and completing the SSDI Application.
What do I need to submit with my SSDI Application?
Submitting the SSDI Application is not enough. Minnesota Social Security requires that two more forms be submitted with it.
• Disability & Work History Report
After completing the SSDI Application, you must complete a document called a “Disability & Work History Report.” This form can be completed online immediately after completing the SSDI Application. It asks for information regarding your medical conditions, education, jobs you have had over the previous 15 years, and the names and addressed of doctors and hospitals where you have treated for your conditions. A Social Security representative can complete this with you if you are completing the SSDI Application at your local office.
• Medical Authorization
After you have completed the SSDI Application and Disability & Work History Report, you will have to sign and return an authorization so that Social Security can obtain your medical records to verify your conditions. You can print this from the Internet and mail it to your local office, or sign it at your local office after applying for St. Paul SSDI benefits.