Our purpose
SSA Disability Guide is an independent educational reference for people researching Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disability-claim procedures. We publish plain-language explainers, data tables, and state-specific reference pages to make public information easier to understand before a reader consults an official agency or qualified professional.
This site is not operated by, endorsed by, or affiliated with any government agency, law firm, insurer, health-care provider, or benefit-plan provider.
Editorial responsibility
Michael Hargrove is the site’s lead editorial contributor. A byline identifies the contributor responsible for preparing an educational explanation and source synthesis. It does not mean that the contributor is acting as a reader’s attorney, representative, insurance agent, doctor, or personal advisor.
Funding and corrections
SSA Disability Guide may earn revenue from advertising and clearly disclosed referral relationships. Editorial content is prepared independently and is not a recommendation to hire a particular professional or take a particular action. To report an error or suggest a topic, use our Contact page. Do not submit sensitive personal information.
Last updated: August 11, 2026