If a medical condition is keeping you from working and is expected to last at least one year or result in death, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. However, ...

Dear Savvy Senior: What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work anymore. But I’ve read that getting ...

SSI and SSDI are Social Security benefits for people with disabilities based on different eligibility requirements. SSDI recipients also qualify for Medicare, while SSI recipients may qualify for ...

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The overall award rate for Social Security disability benefits was at a near-record low of 31 percent in 2023.