Social Security Disability (SSD) is a federal program that provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To qualify for SSD, an individual must have a physical or mental impairment that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, and must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain period of time. SSD benefits are paid to the disabled individual and, in some cases, to their dependents. The amount of the benefit depends on the individual’s work history and earnings. SSD benefits are not taxable and are not affected by other income. In addition to the monthly benefit, SSD recipients may also be eligible for Medicare or Medicaid. SSD recipients must also meet certain work requirements in order to continue receiving benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews each case to determine if the individual is still disabled and if they are meeting the work requirements. If the individual is found to be no longer disabled or is not meeting the work requirements, their benefits may be terminated.
To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have a physical or mental condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death, and it must prevent you from doing any substantial gainful activity. You must also have worked long enough and recently enough under Social Security to qualify for benefits. Generally, you need to have worked five out of the last ten years before you became disabled. The amount of work you need to have done depends on your age when you became disabled. You must also have a certain number of credits, which are based on your total yearly wages or self-employment income. The number of credits you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age when you become disabled. In addition, you must be unable to do the work you did before, and you must be unable to adjust to other work because of your medical condition.