Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): The Five-Month Waiting Period for Benefits

Moulta-Ali, Umar

Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service.

关键词: Social security;    Disability insurance;    Social security beneficiaries;    Old age, survivors and disability insurance;   

RP-ID  :  RS22220
RP-ID  :  RS22220_2013Jan24

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来源: UNT Digital Library

【 摘 要 】

This report explains the five-month waiting period for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and its legislative history. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is authorized by Title II of the Social Security Act and provides income replacement for eligible individuals who are unable to work due to a longterm injury or illness that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.