Main Forms Required for an SSDI Application

1. SSA-16: Application for Disability Insurance Benefits

This is the primary application form for SSDI. It includes:

• Your work history
• Medical condition details
• Education and training background
• Contact information for your doctors

You can file online, by phone, or at a local Social Security office in Indiana.

2. SSA-3368: Adult Disability Report

This detailed form collects information about:

• Your medical treatment history
• Medications you're taking
• Your limitations and symptoms
• All healthcare providers who have treated you

Tip: Be as specific and accurate as possible—this is one of the most critical forms in the evaluation process.

3. SSA-827: Authorization to Disclose Information

You must complete this form to allow the SSA to access:

• Medical records
• Employment records
• Educational records

Without this release, the SSA cannot gather the information they need to process your claim.

4. SSA-821 (If Applicable): Work Activity Report

If you’ve worked at all while disabled, even part-time, you may need to fill out this form to show:

• Your job duties
• Hours worked
• Income earned

This helps SSA determine if your work counts as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).

5. Additional State-Specific Forms

In Indiana, you may also be asked to complete forms for the Disability Determination Bureau (DDB), which helps evaluate claims on behalf of the SSA. These may include:

• Daily Activities Questionnaires
• Third-Party Observations (filled out by someone who knows you)

These help the state agency better understand how your disability affects your daily life.