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There is no need to wait for an appointment;  \n􀁸 You can apply from the convenience of your home, or on any computer; and  \n􀁸 You can avoid trips to a Social Security office, saving you time and money.  \nHow secure is my personal information?  \nWe use the most secure technology on the Internet to keep your information private.  \nHow do I apply online?  \nFollow these four simple steps:  \nStep 1-Review the Adult Disability Checklist  \nStep 2—Fill out the Disability Benefit Application  \nStep 3—Fill out the Adult Disability Report  \nStep 3—Fill out the Authorization to Disclose Information Form and mail or take it to your Social Security Office.  \nElectronic Signature Process For Form SSA-827  \nApplying Online For Disability Benefits – Video-Webinar.  \nA number of enhancements have been made to Social Security’s online disability application, making it easier and more convenient to complete online. During this video-webinar, we will highlight the new aspects of this online application and tell you about other Social Security disability initiatives currently underway.  \nPlease click below:  \nWatch the webinar (previously recorded)  \nIs the process easy to follow?  \nYes. We ask only the questions that pertain to your situation, and we provide links to more information. Also, there are examples to help you. You can print or save a copy of the information you enter.  \nWhat information should I gather before I get started?  \nFor the Disability Benefit Application., you should have:  \n􀁸 Your Social Security number;  \n􀁸 Direct deposit numbers (from a check, or ask your financial institution for the numbers) to have your monthly benefits deposited automatically;  \n􀁸 Your W-2 Form from last year or, if you were self-employed, your federal income tax return (IRS 1040 and Schedules C and SE);  \n􀁸 An original or certified copy of your birth certificate and, if you were born in another country, we also need proof of U.S. citizenship or legal residency;  \n􀁸 Information about any workers’ compensation claim you have filed, including date of injury, claim number, and proof of any payments made to you; and  \n􀁸 If you were in the military service, the original or certified copy of your military discharge papers (Form DD 214) for all periods of active duty.  \nFor the Adult Disability Report., you should have:  \n􀁸 The name, address, and phone number of someone who knows about your condition and can help with your claim;  \n􀁸 Information about your illnesses, injuries, and conditions, including dates of treatment, and patient ID numbers; and the names, addresses, and phone numbers of the medical providers who treated you;  \n􀁸 Names of medicines you are taking and who prescribed them;  \n􀁸 Names and dates of medical tests you have had and who requested the tests;  \n􀁸 Medical records that you already have; and  \n􀁸 A list of up to five jobs and dates you worked during the last 15 years.  \nDo I have to finish all the questions in one session?  \nNo. If you need more time, you can save the information you entered and then stop. 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