Social Security
Know Your Rights
Am I eligible for Social Security benefits if there is a warrant out for my arrest or I violated parole or probation?
Social Security will consider you a fleeing felon and ineligible for their benefits if you have an outstanding arrest warrant specifically for fleeing prosecution or confinement on a felony charge. The rules have changed. Under federal law, you cannot get Social Security benefits if you are fleeing to avoid prosecution for a felony OR violating the terms of probation or parole. #7405EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Same-Sex Couples and Social Security
Read this if you are or were married (OR in a registered domestic partnership) with someone of the same sex AND live in Washington. #7202EN
Video - Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security
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.
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Disabled and Leaving Prison: Starting or Restarting Social Security Disability Benefits and Health Care
This process may be easier than you think. #5192EN
Fighting an SSI or SSDI overpayment notice
Is the Social Security Administration charging you with an overpayment? This explains some things you can do to respond. #7403EN
I am going to jail or prison. What about my Social Security and health care?
Do you need to let Social Security know you're going to be incarcerated? What will happen to your Medicare while you're in jail? Get the answers to these and other questions. #5190EN
Fighting a Termination of SSI or SSDI When Social Security Decides You Are No Longer Disabled
If SSA believes your medical condition has improved, they will send you a written notice that says your benefits will stop (terminate). You may fight the proposed termination by asking for reconsideration. Read this to find out how. #7402EN
How to Fight Your SSI or SSD Denial
Read this to find out what you can do if the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application because they say you are not disabled. If you have been receiving benefits and are notified that they will stop, see How to Fight a Termination of SSI or SSD. #7401EN
Video - Applying and Appealing for Disability at Social Security
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.
When Social Security ends or reduces your SSI or SSDI for non-disability reasons
Social Security must notify you in writing before lowering (reducing) or stopping (terminating) your benefits. You may fight the termination by asking for reconsideration. You may continue to get the same benefits after the termination date in the notice if you request reconsideration in time. You must request reconsideration within ten days of the date on the notice to keep getting benefits. #7400EN