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Social Security Disability - How To Apply For SSDI Step-By-Step

By Carol & Richard Eustice, About.com

Updated: December 07, 2006

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Step 4 of 7 - Checklist For Interview

If you have chosen not to apply online and not to fill out the online Disability Report, you will be interviewed by phone or in the local Social Security office by a Social Security Claims Representative. The interview usually takes at least one hour. Make sure you have the following information listed on the checklist with you for the interview.

Checklist:

  • Original or certified copy of birth certificate.

  • If born in another country provide proof of U.S. or legal residency.

  • If you were in the military, provide the original or certified copy of your military discharge papers.

  • Your W-2 form from last year, or if self-employed your federal tax return (IRS 1040 and Schedules C and SE).

  • Worker's compensation history.

  • Social Security numbers of your spouse and children.

  • Your checking or savings account number.

  • Name, address, and phone number of someone who can get in touch with you.

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