Eligibility Requirement:
Disability is defined as the inability to perform any substantial gainful activity (earning more than $800/mos, gross) and suffering from an incapacity or disease that is expected to last 12 months or longer or result in death.
Financial Eligibility:
Must have worked or paid into the system five out of the last ten years, if age 31 or more.
Benefit Amounts:
Varies from calendar year to calendar year.
Payment Intervals:
Paid on 3rd. of each month, covering prior month.
Note: There is a five month wait period from the month after disability onset date. Also benefits may or may not be retroactive to the date of application.
Duration of Coverage:
- Long-term benefits based on continued eligibility.
- Can be employed, but earning $800/month gross or less.
- Work incentives exist to encourage employment.
How to Apply:
Make an appointment with your local Social Security office. Interviews can be arranged by calling (800) 772-1213.
