About SSDI

Since 1956, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides monthly financial support to individuals with physical or mental disabilities who meet specific requirements and are unable to work due.

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Do I Qualify for SSDI?

To assess eligibility for SSDI benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) applies a specific definition of disability, evaluating both medical documentation and an individual’s work history.

Applying For SSDI

To assess eligibility for SSDI benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) applies a specific definition of disability, evaluating both medical documentation and an individual’s work history.

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What If I’m Denied?

Don’t let an SSDI denial hold you back. While only about one-third of Social Security disability claims are initially approved, carefully reviewing your denial notice is crucial.

Social Security Disability Insurance Key Facts

‣ Our Social Security system protects American workers and their families against death, disability and retirement

‣ Few workers have alternatives; just 1 in 3 private sector workers has employer-provided disability insurance

‣ SSDI provides vital economic security to more than 8 million disabled workers

‣ Workers must have paid in to Social Security via payroll taxes to be eligible for benefits

‣ They must also meet the strict Social Security disability standard in order to qualify

‣ Average benefits are modest: the average disabled worker receives around $1,483 per month

‣ Benefits replace half or less of pre-disability earnings for most disabled workers

By keeping this program strong for people who have paid into the system, it prevents serious burdens such as homelessness brought on by foreclosures, evictions and bankruptcies.