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What Medical Conditions Qualify For Social Security Disability Benefits?

The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two main benefits programs for people who can’t work because of a serious health condition: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both programs use the same medical standards to determine whether a condition qualifies. To meet those standards, your condition must last...
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What Does It Mean to Be Disabled?

For purposes of Social Security Disability Benefits and SSI benefits, in order to be found disabled, one must have a severe impairment, or combination of impairments, that prevent the person from performing substantial gainful activity (SGA) and the disability must be expected to last, or have lasted, for at least one year....
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What Do SSI Benefits Include?

The Supplemental Security Income program (SSI) can be a lifesaver for low-income individuals or families. That being said, not many understand what it can provide for them. What do SSI benefits include? Here are a few benefits SSI can grant you and your family. Are You Eligible For...
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The Truth Behind the “Chart”

Certain forms of media have been hyping a “chart” which shows the number of Americans that receive disability benefits through a federal disability program, currently just under 11 million people, outnumber the populations of several countries, including Portugal, Greece and Tunisia. While this may seem shocking, one must keep...
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