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What You Need To Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits
How Does The Social Security Administration Define A Disability? If you wish to qualify to earn Social Security disability benefits, you must meet the following criteria: Your condition must be considered severe. Not every condition is automatically viewed as severe. While severity is somewhat subjective, the Social Security Administration (SSA) typically distinguishes severe from non-severe by determining if the condition substantially impairs someone’s ability to complete normal daily tasks. This is measured in adults by evaluating their ability to complete work requirements. Whereas in children, the SSA evaluates their ability to complete daily tasks that otherwise healthy same age children should be able to perform. Your condition has to last at least one year or result in death. 12 months is the minimum duration that a condition must last to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSA). If your condition is considered severe and disabling but… Read more »
Here Are the Social Security Benefits for People with Disability
Disabled individuals need assistance, and thanks to the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs which are some of the largest Federal programs that aid people with disability, they can finally receive the help they need. Yes, these two programs have many differences, but they are both fulfilled through the Social Security Administration, and people who are disabled and meet their medical standards are the only ones who can receive benefits from the programs. The Social Security Disability Insurance is responsible for giving benefits to disabled individuals and particular family members under the condition that you are “insured” which is when you have worked for a specific amount of time and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income gives benefits to qualifying individuals based on financial need. When applying for these programs your medical history and additional information will be sought and reviewed to decide whether you qualify for… Read more »
