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• Apply Online For Social Security Disability Benefits

  Online Application for Social Security Disability Benefits Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Apply Online For Social Security Retirement Benefits

  Social Security offers this online retirement application that you can complete in as little as 15 minutes. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• How Social Security Can Help You Plan for Retirement (Video)

  This video from the Social Security Administration provides information on the role that Social Security plays in retirement planning. In addition, knowing the planning tools and other help available from Social Security makes planning so much easier. Read More

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  Social Security Administration

• SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (1-877-727-7529)

  The statewide toll-free SeniorLAW Helpline - 877 PA SR LAW (877-727-7529) - provides free legal advice, information and referrals by telephone for all Pennsylvania seniors 60 and over. Read More

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  SeniorLAW Center (Philadelphia)

• Social Security Benefit Application - Retirement Benefits and Medicare

  Online Retirement/Medicare application from the Social Security Administration Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Application for a Social Security Card

  From the Social Security Administration: Use this form to apply for (1) An original Social Security card; (2) A replacement Social Security card; or (3) A change of information on your record. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  French / Français

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Italian / Italiano

  Portuguese / Português

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

• Apply For SSI, Survivors Or Family Benefits from the Social Security Administration

  This provides links to online applications for SSI, Survivors Or Family Benefits from the Social Security Administration. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security (Video)

  Watch this video to learn about how to apply and appeal for disability at Social Security. This video covers federal laws so the information in it is true no matter what state you live in. Read More

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  Statewide Legal Services of Connecticut and CTLawHelp.org

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  Spanish / Español

• Social Security Retirement Estimator

  The Retirement Estimator produces estimates that are based on your actual Social Security earnings record and has been rated the Federal Government's Best Online Service. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Social Security Retirement Planner

  Social Security provides this online tool, analysis and calculator and for those who are planning for retirement. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Benefits For Children With Disabilities

  This booklet from the Social Security Administration is written primarily for the parents and caregivers of children with disabilities and adults disabled since childhood. It illustrates the kinds of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits a child with a disability might be eligible for and explains how SSA evaluates disability claims for children. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Spanish / Español

• Benefits For People With Disabilities

  Information from the Social Security Administration about programs available to people with disabilities. Information includes how to apply, on-line forms, and a link to the benefit eligibility screening tool. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Disability Benefits

  This booklet from the Social Security Administration provides an overview of the various kinds of disability benefits available through the Social Security Administration. This booklet will tell you who may get benefits, how to apply and what you need to know once benefits start. [PDF] Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

  Read this in:

  Arabic / العربية

  Greek / Ελληνικά

  Spanish / Español

  Farsi / فارسی

  French / Français

  Haitian Creole / Kreyòl Ayisyen

  Armenian / Հայերէն

  Italian / Italiano

  Korean / 한국어

  Polish / Język Polski

  Portuguese / Português

  Russian / Pусский

  Tagalog / Pilipino

  Vietnamese / Tiếng Việt

  Chinese / 中文

• Disability Benefits For Wounded Warriors - Social Security Administration

  Information from the Social Security Administration about how military service members can receive expedited processing of disability claims from Social Security. Benefits available through Social Security are different than those from the Department of Veterans Affairs and require a separate application. The expedited process is used for military service members who become disabled while on active military service on or after October 1, 2001, regardless of where the disability occurs. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration

• Benefits Eligibility Screening Tool (B.E.S.T.)

  The Social Security Adminisitration's Benefit Eligibility Screening Tool (BEST) is an online tool that you can use to find out if you could be eligible for benefits from any of the programs Social Security administers. This tool will give you eligibility information based on answers you give on the online form. Content Detail

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  Social Security Administration