
Social Security Application Status
Over 9 million Americans collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to help cope with their finances throughout challenging economic times in the U.S. The application process can take months from beginning to end. So, in the end how do you know if you have been approved for SSDI benefits?
Be sure you have signed up for a Social Security account. You can access your account from any device at any time. If you applied for Social Security benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or have a pending reconsideration or hearing request, you can log in to or create a my Social Security account to check the status of your application. Once you have successfully signed into your account, scroll down to the “Your Benefit Application” section and select “View Details” to see your application status.
Your application status shows:
- Date of filing.
- Current claim location.
- Servicing office location.
- Scheduled hearing date and time.
- Re-entry numbers for incomplete applications.
- Publications that may be of interest to you, depending on your claim and current step in the process.
You can also always call the Social Security Administration (SSA) directly at 1-800-772-1213 to ask about the status of your application. For those deaf or hard of hearing, they can use the TTY number at 1-800-325-0778.
Officially, the SSA will send you a letter explaining whether your application for Social Security Disability benefits has been approved or denied. In some cases, if you provided banking information to receive direct deposits, you may collect your payment before you get your approval letter.
You can always appeal the Social Security Administration’s decision if you do not agree with their terms.
Will the Social Security Office Ever Contact Me?
Once you begin receiving your Social Security Disability benefits, The SSA occasionally reaches out with news. The SSA may contact you by mail to notify you of increases in your benefit amount caused by annual cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) or the crediting of additional earnings.
The SSA could also call you to verify you are still disabled, and therefore eligible for disability benefits. When you receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the SSA typically contacts you annually to conduct a redetermination of your financial eligibility for SSI benefits.
Remember that if The Social Security Administration contacts you by phone or email, they will never ask for your Social Security number or say that your Social Security number has been compromised, or to otherwise scare you into responding. This kind of call or emails is most likely a scam. Never provide any information if you have any doubts and contact your Social Security office right away to see whether they have any inquiry in process that you need to respond to.