Nationwide SSDI/SSI Benefit FAQ .
Disability Information
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Claim Resources
Disability Claims Explained (Quoted by the Social Security
Administration)
"Disability" according to the SSA (Social Security
Administration) and under the federal Social Security Disability Act,
means the
"inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any
medically determinable physician or mental impairment which can be
expected to last for a
continuous period of not less than 12 months or result in death."
Social Security Disability -
or SSDI
Disability claims pertaining to
Social Security Disability or SSDI (Social Security Disability
Insurance) are paid to individuals who have worked in the recent years. Usually you
have to work 5 out of the last 10 years.
For individuals under 31 years
old, the requirements are a little different since they have not been in
the work force as long. (Common SSDI Disability Questions)
SSI - Supplemental Security Income -
or SSI Disability
Supplemental Security Income benefits or SSI is a Federal income
supplement program funded by general tax revenues and are paid to
individuals who are lower income individuals and disabled whether or
not the individual has worked in the past. SSI child's disability
benefits are paid to children who are under 18 years old, are
disabled and the parents or guardian are of little or low income.
(Common SSI Disability Questions)
Note:
if you've been disabled and are not able to work for at least
twelve months, then you should apply immediately as the social
security disability and (or) SSI Disability claims process takes a
long period of time to process.
Here are a few medical disabilities that could possibly qualify
for Social Security Disability and (or) SSI *
