Alabama - Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate

ProcedureEdit

Apply Online

To Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate, the applicant has to make the application online via the following link
To start the application, go to Apply for Benefits page, and read and agree to the Terms of Service. Click “Next.”
On that page, review the “Getting Ready” section to make sure that the applicant has the information they need to apply.
Select “Start A New Application.”
The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
Make sure that the applicant has to upload all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
Review the application and click submit.
Once the authority receives applicant’s application, they review it and contact the applicant if they have questions. The authority might request additional documents from the applicant before they can proceed.
The authority evaluates any current work activities and process the application and forward the case to the Disability Determination Services office in the applicant’s state.
This State agency makes the disability determination decision.
The applicant will receive a letter in the mail with the authority decision. If the applicant included information about other family members when they applied, the authority let the applicant know if they may be able to receive benefits on their record.
The applicant can check the status of their application online using their personal my Social Security account link. If the applicant is unable to check their status online, the applicant can call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

Apply In Person

To Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate in Alabama, the applicant has to approach social security office nearby them link
Note: The applicant has to enter their zip code to find nearby office to them.
An application form will be provided to the applicant by the authority officer.
The applicant has to enter all the necessary details in the application form.
Make sure that the applicant has to attach all the necessary documents that are mentioned in the “Required Documents” section of this page.
The applicant has to attach the photocopies of the required documents along with the application form while submitting.
Submit the application form to the authority officer.
Once the authority receives applicant’s application, they review it and contact the applicant if they have questions. The authority might request additional documents from the applicant before they can proceed.
The authority evaluates any current work activities and process the application and forward the case to the Disability Determination Services office in the applicant’s state.
This State agency makes the disability determination decision.
The applicant will receive a letter in the mail with the authority decision. If the applicant included information about other family members when they applied, the authority let the applicant know if they may be able to receive benefits on their record.
There is no service fee for this procedure.

Apply By Phone

Call 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, to apply by phone.

Required DocumentsEdit

Birth certificate or other proof of birth.
Proof of U.S. citizenship or lawful alien status if the applicant were not born in the United States.
U.S. military discharge paper(s) if the applicant had military service before 1968.
W-2 forms(s) and/or self-employment tax returns for last year.
Medical evidence already in the applicant’s possession. This includes medical records, doctors' reports, and recent test results.
Award letters, pay stubs, settlement agreements, or other proof of any temporary or permanent workers' compensation-type benefits you received.

Note: Use the following link to know more about the required documents. link

Office Locations & ContactsEdit

Social Security Administration
Office of Public Inquiries and Communications Support
1100 West High Rise
6401 Security Blvd.
Baltimore, MD 21235
Phone: 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) for assistance.
Contact details link
Social Security officer locator link

Note: The applicant has to enter their zip code to find nearby office to them.

EligibilityEdit

Any person who intends to Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate is eligible to make the application.

FeesEdit

The fee to Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate is free of cost.

ValidityEdit

The card has a lifelong validity when issued to a disabled person - above the age of 18 years. For disabled children below 18 years of age, the card is required to be updated once in every five years.

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Processing TimeEdit

The processing time to Apply for Pension Plan Disability Status Certificate takes up to one month.

InstructionsEdit

Applicants must complete the application form before submitting it. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must provide genuine information while applying for this procedure.

Required InformationEdit

Name & address
Social Security number
E-mail address
Date of birth
Citizenship
Age
Occupation
Street
City
State
Telephone

The following link provides more about required information link

Need for the DocumentEdit

The SSDI program pays benefits to the applicant and certain family members if the applicant is “insured.” This means that the applicant worked long enough – and recently enough - and paid Social Security taxes on their earnings.

Information which might helpEdit

Guidelines link

External LinksEdit

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