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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY AND SSI
What is disability for Social Security purposes?
Social Security’s definition of disability is very specific.
In order to be found disabled under Social Security regulations:
- You must be unable to do any type of “substantial gainful work” because of your medical condition(s); and
- Your medical condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 12 consecutive months or expected to result in death.
There are two programs administered by the Social Security Administration that provide disability benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).