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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability A federal program that gives money to people who cannot work because of a disability Insurance (SSDI) pays monthly benefits to you if you become disabled before you reach retirement age and are not able to work. Learn more here.

Disabilities guidebook: social security disability benefits
Describes your rights to social security disability benefits and supplemental security income.
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Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
A brief explanation of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Disability Evaluation under Social Security (SSD/SSDI) and how to apply for each.
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Fight a denial, reduction, or end in Social Security benefits
Steps to appeal a Social Security decision from the deadlines you must follow to how the administrative hearing works.
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How to handle Social Security overpayments
Learn about your options if the Social Security Administration overpays you, including your right to appeal, ask for a waiver, or negotiate a payment plan.
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ID cards for people with disabilities
Outlines getting a state ID that proves your disability and the qualifications for getting one.
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Working while getting SSDI
Explains that if you work while receiving Social Security Disability Insurance, you must report your earned income.
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Negotiating repayment plans with SSA
Learn about the grounds for requesting that the SSA reduce the repayment amount owed in SSDI or SSI overpayment cases.
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Apply for Social Security retirement benefits
Provides information on where to apply for Social Security retirement benefits.
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Social Security's Appeals Council
Learn about where the Appeals Council fits in the Social Security appeals process, how to request a review from the Appeals Council, and what to expect at the Appeals Council.
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SSI and SSDI overpayments and appeals
This article for lawyers explains overpayments, Notices of Overpayment, SSA's appeals process, and SSA's options for collecting overpayment.
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Apply for SSI and SSDI at a local social security office
Explains how to begin an application for Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance
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