If I am moving to another state, Are my disability benefits transferred or do I have to re-apply? In most cases, moving from state to state does not interrupt your Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance and SSI are both federal programs, and your eligibility is not significantly affected by your state of residence. You may, of course, have to apply for state supplemental benefits in your new state of residence and you will be discontinued from supplemental benefits from your old state of residence.
If you are going to move, whether you are moving to another state or across the street, you should notify the Social Security Administration of your new address and phone number as soon as you have the information. The sooner you inform the SSA about your change of address, the less likely you are to have problems getting your Social Security Disability benefits checks forwarded to your new address. You can notify the Social Security Administration of your new address either in person or through their website. Disability Services and Legal Center. Disability.gov. The United States Social Security Administration. Disability Benefits 101: Working with a Disability in California.