Legal and Financial Requirements for SSDI

Social Security Disability Work Credits (SSDI)

You must pass a recent work test and a duration of work test in order to be insured for SSDI.

Income Limits for SSDI Benefits

While you can have any amount of unearned income and still be eligible for SSDI, you can earn only a small amount of money through work each month.

How Impairment-Related Work Expenses Affect Social Security Disability

Disability-related expenses can lower your income enough to qualify for Social Security disability benefits or SSI.

Deducting Disability-Related Expenses From Your Countable Income for SSDI or SSI

You can deduct IRWEs from your self-employment income or wages.

Retired Early? Social Security Disability Eligibility

Many early retirees collect SSDI when they can no longer work.

Can I Get SSDI Benefits If I Haven't Worked in a Long Time?

There are ways to get SSDI or SSI disability even if you haven't worked for a long time.

What If I Don't Have Enough Work Credits for Social Security Disability Benefits?

If you haven't worked enough to qualify for SSDI, you may be able to get SSI benefits.

What Is the Date Last Insured (DLI) for Disability Benefits?

In order to qualify for SSDI, you need to show that you were disabled before your date last insured.

Is There a Social Security Disability Asset Limit?

Is there an asset or resource limit for Social Security disability benefits?

Do You Have to Be a Citizen to Get Social Security Disability?

Immigrants who are permanent residents or lawfully present foreign workers and have paid taxes into the Social Security system are often eligible for disability benefits.

Can I Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits at Age 64 or 65?

You can apply for disability benefits until full retirement age.

Can a Retired Person Also Collect Social Security Disability?

Social Security disability insurance is really a form of early retirement benefits, so you can't receive both at the same time.