SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance
In short
Monthly disability benefit based on work history; Medicare after 24 months; benefits for dependents. Workers with enough work credits who can't do substantial work for 12+ months. 2026 SGA earnings limit about $1,690/mo (non-blind) - verify.
- What you get
- Monthly disability benefit based on work history; Medicare after 24 months; benefits for dependents.
- Who qualifies
- Workers with enough work credits who can't do substantial work for 12+ months. 2026 SGA earnings limit about $1,690/mo (non-blind) - verify.
- Income limit (2026)
- No income test; earnings must be below SGA.
- Papers to gather
- Medical records, doctor list, work history (SSA-3368), W-2s, ID, birth cert.
- Renewal
- Continuing disability reviews every 3-7 years.
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