Social Security Disability Benefits
/ˈsoʊʃəl sɪˈkjʊrɪti dɪsəˈbɪləti ˈbɛnɪfɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Monetary payments made by the U.S. Social Security Administration to individuals who are unable to work due to a qualifying disability.
She applied for social security disability benefits after being diagnosed with a long-term illness.
Forms
- social security disability benefits
- social security disability benefit
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Commentary
Often requires medical evidence and legal eligibility determination; benefits differ from Supplemental Security Income which is needs-based.
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