Disability insurance benefits

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Understanding Nonpayment of Benefits for Statutory Blindness and Substantial Gainful Activity, § 404.467

In this blog post, we will discuss the conditions under which individuals who are legally blind may be entitled to disability insurance benefits or childhood disability benefits, and the implications of engaging in substantial gainful activity. We will break down the regulations under § 404.467 to provide a clear understanding of the benefits and the limitations …

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How to Compute Second-Entitlement Primary Insurance Amounts 12 Months or More after Entitlement to Disability Benefits Ended, § 404.252

If you’ve experienced a period of disability and have received disability insurance benefits, special computation rules apply to your primary insurance amount when you become eligible for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits after 1978 or if you become re-entitled to disability insurance benefits or die. If the second entitlement occurs more than 12 …

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How to Compute Second-Entitlement Primary Insurance Amounts Less than 12 Months after Entitlement to Disability Benefits Ended, § 404.251

If you’ve experienced a period of disability and have received disability insurance benefits, there are special computation rules that apply to your primary insurance amount when you become eligible for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits after 1978 or if you become re-entitled to disability insurance benefits or die. If the second entitlement occurs …

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Understanding Special Computation Rules for Individuals with a Period of Disability, § 404.250

Are you or someone you know disabled or has experienced a period of disability? If so, it is important to understand the special computation rules outlined in § 404.250 of the Social Security Act. These rules apply when calculating your primary insurance amount for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits, or in cases of death. …

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Navigating Disability Insured Status: A Comprehensive Guide, § 404.130

Understanding the rules for determining disability insured status is crucial for those seeking Social Security Disability benefits. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0130.htm In this blog post, we will break down the four different rules laid out in § 404.130, helping you to better comprehend the requirements for disability insurance benefits and periods of disability. Four Rules for Determining Disability Insured …

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Understanding How Currently Insured Status is Determined: An Overview of § 404.120

This blog post explains the Social Security Administration’s guidelines for determining whether someone is currently insured. https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0120.htm To be currently insured, a person must have earned at least 6 quarters of coverage (QCs) during the 13-quarter period that ends with the quarter in which they die, become entitled to disability insurance benefits, or become entitled …

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Prompt action is essential for maintaining your status as an “insured” individual for social security disability; failing to act quickly could result in the loss of your eligibility for SSDI benefits.

The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. To be eligible for SSDI benefits, an individual must meet certain criteria, including having a disability that is expected to last for at least 12 months or result in death, and having worked a …

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