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SSA Updates the Online Disability Benefit Application

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SSA Updates the Online Disability Benefit Application As you may have noticed, SSA recently updated the list of options on the  Adult Online Disability Benefit Application  to indicate who is completing the application. While "I am helping someone who wants to apply and is with me" is no longer a separate option, SSA  continues to encourage advocates to assist individuals with the Online Disability Benefit Application. Moving forward, the Online Disability Benefit Application will begin with agreeing to a Benefits Application Terms of Service. Then: If you are assisting with the application and the applicant is with you, choose "I am applying for myself" and answer the questions as the applicant would answer them. 1. The applicant will be asked if h...