Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have: Enough work history. See if you might be eligible for Disability. Your benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability. The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date we decide your disability began.

Our online disability application process offers several advantages. You can: Start your disability claim immediately. There is no need to wait for an appointment. Apply from the convenience of your own home or on any computer. Stop and return to your saved application before submission.

Disability Determination Services (DDS) is an agency of the state of Alaska. Under Social Security regulations, the DDS disability specialists, contract physicians, and psychologists determine eligibility of Alaskan applicants for two disability programs:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability. Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process.

Our mission is to promote health, well being and safety for individuals with disabilities, seniors and vulnerable adults by facilitating access to quality services and supports that foster independence, personal choice and dignity. A Public Health Emergency (PHE) was declared by the federal government in March 2020 in response to COVID.

Alaska's ADRCs connect seniors, people with disabilities, and caregivers with long-term services and supports of their choice. The ADRC network serves Alaskans statewide, regardless of age or income level, through regional sites.

We assist in improving the lives of people with disabilities and their families by providing quality diagnostic, therapeutic, educational and referral services.

Connecting seniors, people with disabilities and caregivers with long-term care services and support.

The Disability Law Center of Alaska is an independent non-profit law firm providing legal advocacy for people with disabilities anywhere in Alaska. Contact. Our offices are not open to the public, but we are readily available by email and voice mail. Types of Cases we may be able to help with: