Federal Disability Benefits Available in Arizona

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

• SSDI is designed for individuals who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a sufficient period.
• To qualify, you must meet the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability, meaning your condition prevents you from working for at least 12 months or is expected to result in death.
• Your benefit amount depends on your previous earnings and work credits.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• SSI provides monthly payments to individuals with low income and limited assets who are aged, blind, or disabled.
• Unlike SSDI, SSI does not require a work history.
• In Arizona, SSI recipients automatically qualify for AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid program).

State Disability Support Programs in Arizona

While Arizona does not offer its own state disability income program, it does provide healthcare access and rehabilitation services for residents who qualify for federal disability benefits.

Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System (AHCCCS)

• AHCCCS provides Medicaid coverage to individuals who receive SSI and other low-income residents with disabilities.
• AHCCCS covers doctor visits, hospitalization, prescriptions, and more.

Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES) – Rehabilitation Services Administration

• Offers vocational rehabilitation services for individuals with disabilities who want to work.
• Services include job placement assistance, training, and counseling to help individuals reenter the workforce.

Arizona Long-Term Care System (ALTCS)

• Part of AHCCCS, ALTCS provides long-term care services for disabled individuals who need assistance with daily living.
• Services may include home care, assisted living, or nursing home support.

Other Disability-Related Resources in Arizona

Workers’ Compensation

• If your disability is work-related, you may be eligible for workers' compensation benefits through the Arizona Industrial Commission.
• These benefits include medical coverage and wage replacement.

Private Disability Insurance

• If you have long-term or short-term disability insurance through an employer or private provider, those benefits may supplement your income if you become disabled.

How to Apply for Disability Benefits in Arizona

To apply for SSDI or SSI:

• Visit www.ssa.gov
• Call 1-800-772-1213
• Or apply in person at your local Social Security office in Arizona

To apply for AHCCCS or ALTCS:

• Visit the Arizona Health Care Cost Containment System website at www.azahcccs.gov
• Or call 1-855-432-758 to speak with a representative