SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. This program, like the SSI, gives help and support to those who need it. In order to get it, you need to meet some specific requirements. It would be best for you to prepare all you need, so you can do it straight away. Getting all the required information is vital to complete the process successfully. Do not leave it for tomorrow and start now. Start by creating a my Social Security personal account.
Gathering all the necessary documents to prove the information is true is a must. When and where you were born is the first thing you need. Those who were born abroad, need to have the number of their Permanent Resident Card. You also need to state whether you are married or divorced, actually, any marriage in your life. Your Spouse’s name and marriage dates.
If you have any under 18 and unmarried children, you need to say so. Also, they have a disability that started before being 22 years old. Tell them if they are 18-19 and they carry on studying secondary school but only full time. All the dates regarding your military service in the USA, your duty, and your branch. They also need to have information about your employer and earnings, this year’s or the 2 previous ones. To get it all, go to your Social Security Statement.
Whether you are in the USA or abroad you need to provide your domestic or international bank details to get your SSDI
In case you are self-employed, you have to add what you do and your income. They only need this year’s information and the two previous ones. Very importantly, to get the payments once they are ready, you will need to have a USA bank account. Things like, What type of account is it? What is your bank routing number?
If you happen to be abroad, an International bank will be necessary too. Besides, its name, bank code, and the type of currency they have got. Apart from that, the type of account you have and its number as well as the transit and branch number. They may request you the contact details of a person who can give you a hand with your application and knows everything about your condition.
Last but not least, there is a part to include the full list of any medical condition you might have. As Social Security takes SSDI applications very seriously, there are loads of things to fill in here. You will need dates of treatments and examinations, patient ID numbers, the doctor’s name, address, and phone number. It could be a doctor, Healthcare professionals, Clinics, or Hospitals. Any details regarding different medical records can be useful too. To finish the long list, Job history and training, and education are requested as well.