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The most important questions people have about SSDI and SSI disability benefits are often about when the benefits will start and how much the monthly payment will be. Not far behind are questions about whether the benefits can be taken away: how long will the payments last and who can take them away.

The What, When, and How Much of Disability Benefits

Collecting Social Security Disability Payments After Approval

Learn the when, how much, and how long of Social Security disability payments.
How Does Social Security Disability Decide When My Disability Starts?

Understand how the SSA determines your onset date.
How Much Money Will I Get If I Qualify for Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits?

The amount of disability you'll collect depends on the program (SSI or SSDI) for which you qualify.
What Do SSI Benefits Include?

In most cases, you will receive a certain amount in past due disability benefits, based on how long it has taken your case to be resolved.
The Social Security Disability Benefits I'll Get if I Win My Case

Once you've been approved for SSDI, you'll receive a monthly cash benefit and more.
For How Long Can You Receive Disability Benefits?

Your Social Security disability benefits will last until you begin to work, your condition improves, or you reach retirement age.
How Are Payment Dates Chosen for SSDI and SSI?

When your disability check comes can depend on the type of benefit you receive and your birthday.
Do You Get Cost-of-Living Increases (COLA) When You are on Disability?

Learn about cost-of-living increases that affect your monthly disability benefit amount.
What Can Increase a Disability Check?

Learn what affects the amount of monthly disability benefits.
Getting Social Security Disability Deposited Directly Into Your Account

Direct deposit allows Social Security to send your SSDI or SSI benefits directly to your bank account.

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Social Security Disability Backpay

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Social Security Disability Backpay

Social Security Disability Backpay (Past Due Benefits)

When you applied for disability and when your disability began dictate how much backpay you'll get.
The Difference Between Retroactive Disability Benefits and Back Payments

If I'm found disabled, will I get paid for the monthly disability benefits I'm missing?

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Other Assistance for People With Disabilities

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Other Assistance for People With Disabilities

The Disability Exception to the Early Distribution Penalty Tax for Retirement Accounts

If you are disabled and need to raid your retirement savings before you turn 60 years old, you can take money out of your 401(k) or IRA and avoid the early distribution tax.
Living on Disability: 10 Financial Planning Tips From Suze Orman

Here’s a thorough guide to help you survive financially while receiving Social Security disability payments.
Does SSI or Disability Help Pay for Utilities, Heating Costs, or Rent?

While Social Security Disability does not offer specific aid for utilities or rent, you can use your benefit payments for whatever you choose.

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Health Care for the Disabled

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Health Care for the Disabled

Which States Automatically Grant Medicaid With SSI Disability?

In some states, you can be approved for SSI due to disability but denied Medicaid.
Will I Still Be Eligible for Medicaid if I Start Getting Social Security Disability?

Social Security disability payments may give you too much income for Medicaid, but most states have buy-in and spend-down programs to help you qualify.
Is Medicare Mandatory for Social Security Disability Recipients?

Find out whether you can decline Medicare coverage so that Social Security doesn't take money out of your SSDI check.