SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION    800-772-1213 SSD,SSI,OSS Assistance in English and Spanish www.socialsecurity.org   3511 N. Pine Island Road Sunrise, FL 33351   2276 Wilton Drive Wilton Manors, FL 33305   500 N. Hiatus Road, 2nd Floor Pembroke Pines, FL 33026   Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income and Optional State Supplement programs provide monthly income for people with severe disabilities. SSI provides benefits for those who have low income and limited resources. SSD (Social Security) is based on one’s work history.   If you are unable to go to a Social Security office to apply for benefits, call to arrange a telephone interview. If a disabled person cannot manage his or her affairs, a family member, friend or legal guardian may complete the application. You can shorten the time it takes to complete and process your claim if you have the following when you apply: Ø  Social Security number and proof of age Ø  Names, addresses, and phone numbers of doctors, hospitals, clinics, and institutions that treated you, and approximate dates of treatment (include patient numbers, if known) Ø  A summary of where you worked in the last 15 years Ø  A copy of your W-2 forms (wage & tax statements), or if you’re self-employed, your Federal tax returns for the past 2 years Ø  Dates of any military service Ø  The claim number for any other check you receive (or expect to) because of your disability Ø  The worker’s death certificate and proof of marriage if you are applying as a disabled widow or widower Ø  Additional financial assistance may be available through community agencies. Refer to the Needs Index for more information.