The base application form for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits, whether the applicant is an adult or a child, is the SSA-8000-BK. Because the applications asks for a lot of detailed information, it can be very helpful to prepare a rough draft of this form to refer to when you file the application.
In addition to the base application, for adults complete the same medical and occupational forms as for a Social Security claim. These forms can be found in the Disability Application Forms section of this website. But, if you applying for a disabled child, complete the SSA-3881-BK instead. For a child’s claim, it can be helpful to offer additional information on the Function Report below that corresponds to the child’s age and to have the child’s teacher complete the SSA-5665-BK. And, of course, an SSA-827 is needed to allow Social Security to gather information.
SSA-8000-BK Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Application
SSA-545-BK Plan for Achieving Self-Support (PASS)
SSA-2855 Statement of Funds You Received (related to borrowed money)
SSA-4815 Medical Report on Child with Allegation of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Infection
SSA-5665-BK Teacher Questionnaire (regarding function of disabled child)
SSA-5665-BK-SP Cuestionario para Maestros (Teacher Questionnaire)
SSA-3375-BK Function Report – Child Birth to 1st Birthday
(to be completed by applying adult)
SSA-3376-BK Function Report – Child Age 1 to 3rd Birthday
(to be completed by applying adult)
SSA-3377-BK Function Report – Child Age 3 to 6th Birthday
(to be completed by applying adult)
SSA-3378-BK Function Report – Child Age 6 to 12th Birthday
(to be completed by applying adult)
SSA-3379-BK Function Report – Child Age 12 to 18th Birthday
(to be completed by applying adult)
SSA-3881-BK Questionnaire for Children Claiming SSI Benefits
(for adult responsible for the child to submit additional information about child’s limitations)
SSA-827 Authorization to Disclose Information to the Social Security Administration
SSA-827-INST Instructions for Completing the SSA-827 (above)
Related Social Security Administration Forms For:
Retirement, Dependent & Survivors Benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits
SSDI/SSI Disability Appeals
SSDI Work After Disability Approval
Representative Payee, Earnings Record, Direct Deposit & Overpayment