Disability Benefits
/ˈdɪsəˌbɪləti ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary or non-monetary aid provided to individuals who are impaired by physical or mental conditions limiting their ability to work or function normally.
She applied for disability benefits after her injury prevented her from working.
- (n.) Government or insurance payments to eligible persons under disability insurance or social welfare programs.
Veterans may be entitled to receive disability benefits under the Veterans Affairs program.
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Commentary
Refers broadly to aid given due to disability, encompassing various statutory schemes; specify jurisdiction or program when drafting for clarity.
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