SSDI Basics
SSDI Basics
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An Overview of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Here's a basic introduction to how Social Security Disability works.
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How Much in Social Security Disability Benefits Can You Get?
Your SSDI payment depends on your average lifetime earnings.
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How Hard Is It to Get SSDI Benefits?
We surveyed SSDI applicants who had been to our site looking for a lawyer and found their chances of approval were higher than SSI applicants'.
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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.
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What Is the Five-Month Waiting Period for Social Security Disability?
Applicants who are approved for Social Security disability lose the first five month of benefits.
Eligibility for SSDI
Eligibility for SSDI
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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.
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What Is the Date Last Insured (DLI) for Disability Benefits?
If you haven't worked for a while, it's very important to know the date you are last insured for Social Security.
SSDI and Retirement Benefits
SSDI and Retirement Benefits
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Can a Retired Person Also Collect Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is already a form of early retirement benefits.
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Retired Early? Social Security Disability Eligibility
Many early retirees collect SSDI when they can no longer work.
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Can I switch from early retirement to disability benefits if I found out I was actually disabled?
You can apply for disability retroactively after receiving early retirement.
Do-It-Yourself Legal Help
Do-It-Yourself Legal Help
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is written by a former Chief Medical Consultant for the Social Security Administration. It includes everything you need to know about SSDI, plus what the SSA wants to see for every medical condition.
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Dependent and Spouse Benefits Under Social Security Disability
If you've been approved for Social Security Disability benefits, dependents who rely on your income may also qualify for benefits.
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If I am Approved for Disability Will My Children Get Benefits?
Whether your child or children will get Social Security benefits depends on which disability benefits you've been approved for (SSDI or SSI).
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Social Security Survivors Benefits After the Death of a Disabled Worker
If a disabled individual dies, his or her spouse and dependents may get Social Security survivors benefits.
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Social Security Survivor Benefits for Divorced Spouses
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides surviving ex-spouses with almost the same benefits as widows.