In order to receive benefits through the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program, a person must establish both (1) that they are eligible for benefits, and (2) that they have a disability that precludes gainful employment for at least a year. Eligibility is based on the amount of time a…
Medicare is a national health insurance program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), an agency of the federal government. Unlike the programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), which mainly make payments to beneficiaries, Medicare is a form of health insurance coverage that helps people…
The term “Social Security” can refer to several different types of benefits paid by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The agency is perhaps best known for its retirement and disability benefits programs. The Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program includes the SSA’s retirement program and the Social Security…
In order to qualify for Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, it is necessary that one contribute sufficient Social Security payroll tax payments through their employment. Most individuals do participate in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program via their Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) contributions as part of their payroll taxes.…
The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a Federal program that pays benefits to individuals with disabilities and certain members of their family if they have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes as part of that employment. It is available to qualified residents of any state in the…