If you are thinking about filing for disability benefits, you may be unsure of whether you should pursue social security disability (SSDI) benefits or supplemental security income (SSI) benefits. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) manages both programs, each form of insurance stems from a different government program. The primary difference between these types of …
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What Types of Disabilities Qualify for Social Security Benefits?
By law, the Social Security Administration defines the term “disability” as a person who is unable to do substantial work because of one or more medical conditions that has lasted or is expected to last one year, or is expected to result in death. The Social Security Administration bases a person’s disability off of several …
Benefits Provided by the Social Security Administration
In order to first apply and be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, a person must be considered “disabled” under the conditions listed by the Social Security Administration. Once these terms are met, a person may be able to receive all or some of the benefits that the SSA offers. The following are several types …
Where do Social Security Funds Come From?
Are you unsure where Social Security funds come from? The majority of Social Security dollars come from matching payroll taxes, which are paid by employers and also individuals who are self-employed. Additional dollars stem from interest earned by trust funds and from income tax paid by about one third of beneficiaries on their Social Security benefits. …