If you are unable to perform any full-time job for at least twelve months due to physical and/or mental impairments, and if you have limited resources/income, you may be entitled to supplemental security income. Your age, education, past work history and medical treatment record are all factors to be considered in this type of claim.
Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)
If you are unable to perform any full-time job for at least twelve months due to physical and/or mental impairments, and if you have worked five out of the last ten years, you may be eligible for disability insurance benefits. Your age, education, past work history and medical treatment record are all factors to be considered.
Retirement
If you have worked, paid money into Social Security, and are at least 62 years of age you may be entitled to Retirement Benefits. Your age and past work/income history are factors.
Survivors
If a wage earner recently died, who was contributing to your support, or the support of your children, you may be entitled to Survivor’s Benefits.