Social Security Benefits
One of the stipulations of your receiving a disability pension is that you must apply for social security disability benefits and provide verification to Metro Human Resources – Disability Compliance Division of your application approval or denial. You can file a disability pension application with the Social Security Administration by calling 1-800-772-1213 or by applying online at www.ssa.gov.
If certain criteria are met, you may be assigned a case manager who will work with you in applying for social security disability benefits. If your initial application is denied by the Social Security Administration and you meet the criteria, a case manager will assist you in the appeal process through the Administrative Law Judge Level, if needed.