To apply for disability in Colorado, you must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability. This means you must have a physical or mental impairment that prevents you from working and is expected to last for at least 12 months or result in death.
There are two main types of disability benefits available in Colorado: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSDI is for people who have worked and paid into the Social Security system. SSI is for people who have not worked or have not paid enough into the Social Security system.