First-time filers and appeals welcome

Your calm, guided path to a stronger disability claim

We break the SSDI & SSI process into small, doable steps — so you file a complete claim the first time and reduce the most common reasons for denial.

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No credit card • Takes about 2 minutes • Private & secure

Simple, upfront pricing

Three steps, sold separately: your initial application, a reconsideration after a denial, and hearing prep before an Administrative Law Judge. Buy only the one you need — you never have to buy an earlier step to get the one you're on. The eligibility screener stays free.

Founder's pricing applied automatically through September 8, 2026

Initial Application

You're applying for the first time.

$44.95$49.95one-time

Your full first-time SSDI or SSI application, start to submitted.

  • Step-by-step application workflow
  • Plain-language help on every field
  • Readiness checklist & Fix-all flow
  • Secure document uploads (PDF & images)
  • Draft saving and status tracking

Reconsideration

You've already been denied once and want to ask for a review.

$44.95$49.95one-time

Rebuild your claim for reconsideration — no initial walkthrough needed.

  • Reconsideration request checklist
  • Medical evidence gap review
  • What changed since your first decision
  • Secure document uploads (PDF & images)
  • Deadline reminders and progress saving

Appeal / Hearing prep

You've been denied twice and have a hearing ahead.

$89.95$99.95one-time

Get ready for your hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

  • Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing prep
  • Evidence organization and timeline builder
  • Hearing-day question practice
  • Daily-activity and work-history review
  • Priority email support

Child SSI Initial Application

You're applying for a child under 18 for the first time.

$44.95$49.95one-time

A child's first SSI application, built around how the condition affects daily life.

  • Child-specific workflow (no work history)
  • The six childhood functioning areas SSA scores
  • School, therapy, and treatment contacts
  • Household income & resources worksheet
  • Secure document uploads and draft saving

Child SSI Reconsideration

The child's claim was denied once and you want a review.

$44.95$49.95one-time

Rebuild the child's claim for reconsideration after a denial.

  • Reconsideration request checklist
  • School and medical evidence gap review
  • What's changed since the first decision
  • Secure document uploads (PDF & images)
  • Deadline reminders and progress saving

Child SSI Appeal / Hearing prep

The child has been denied twice and a hearing is ahead.

$89.95$99.95one-time

Prepare for the child's hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge.

  • Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing prep
  • Evidence and school-record organization
  • Hearing-day question practice for parents
  • Functioning timeline across the six areas
  • Priority email support

Where our support ends

The ALJ hearing is the last stage we walk you through. If your hearing doesn't go the way you hoped, the next step is Appeals Council review or federal court — both require an attorney at that stage. We recommend contacting a Social Security disability attorney for help with next steps. Many offer free consultations, so there's no cost to ask.

Prices are in USD. We never take a share of your benefits, and we're not affiliated with the Social Security Administration.

Everything you need in one place

Built with the anxious, first-time filer in mind. Clear, gentle, and always in plain English.

Eligibility Screener

A friendly 2-minute questionnaire that tells you if SSDI or SSI is right for you before you invest hours in paperwork.

Step-by-step application

Every field explained in plain language, with examples and tooltips for medical, work, and financial history.

Document checklist

A personalized list of records you'll need, plus a secure place to upload and track what's done.

Status tracker

See at a glance where your claim stands — Submitted, Under Review, or Decision Pending.

How it works

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Answer a few questions
Takes about 2 minutes.
Senior couple reviewing their eligibility results together at a kitchen table
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Get your eligibility read
Clear next steps, no jargon.
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Complete your application
Step by step, section by section.

You're not alone in this

Hear from people who have used SSI/SSDI Claim Helper to move their SSDI or SSI application forward.

I was overwhelmed by the SSA forms. This tool broke them into tiny, doable steps — and I finally submitted my application without missing anything.

Denise W.

SSI applicant, first-time filer

My husband and I sat at the kitchen table and worked through it together. The plain-language explanations made the medical section so much less scary.

Margaret & Joseph T.

Married couple applying for SSDI

As someone with limited mobility, being able to upload documents from my laptop and save drafts was huge. The checklist kept me on track.

Alicia R.

Wheelchair user, appeal preparation

Frequently asked questions

Real answers to the questions people ask most

Straight talk about SSDI, SSI, timelines, denials, and what this tool does (and doesn't) do.

You don't have to do this alone.

Start with a quick eligibility check. If it looks like a fit, we'll help you file a claim that stands up the first time.

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