Medical Release Forms Can Be Filed Online - Starting April 21

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is improving its [online][1] disability application process to make it easier for people to file for disability benefits online. Starting **April 21, 2012**, adults who file their own disability applications online will be able to electronically sign and submit [Form SSA-827][2], the medical information authorization for SSA. Learn more about [how to apply][3] for disability benefits. If you've already filed an application and it was denied you can [file an appeal][4]. This link opens a PDF document.

[1]: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10550.html
[2]: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/ssa827_informationpage.htm
[3]: http://www.ssa.gov/dibplan/dapply.htm
[4]: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10041.html

URL: http://www.ssa.gov/disability/Documents/Letter%20from%20the%20Commissioner%20regarding%20eAuthorization.pdf