If you are facing a physical or mental condition that is preventing you from working, its important to know that you may be eligible for income and medical benefits from the Social Security Administration. The Social Security Administration is the government agency that is responsible for providing social security disability insurance benefits and social security income benefits to qualified persons. A person qualifies for such benefits based on his or her contribution into the social security system, years worked, and becoming “disabled” under the Social Security Administrations standards of disability