Disability Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Learn how to apply Who can get Disability Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have: A disability or blindness, and Enough work history. See if you might be eligible for Disability What you could get Your benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare. Your payment amount is based on your work history before your disability began. See what you could get from Disability Try returning to work without losing Disability You may be able to return to work or continue working without losing your Disability benefits. Learn about returning to work What you need to report Once you’re approved for Disability, you must report changes to your work, income, and personal information. See what you need to report Get Disability back if your benefit ended If your Disability benefit ended, you might be able to restart it later. Learn how to restart your benefit