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A Quick Video Review of Social Security Disability: How You Qualify, How it Works, etc.
Social Security’s disability income (SSDI) provisions, a feature added to the program in 1956 and now providing over $150 billion in benefits annually, is a safety net for many folks encountering serious illness or accidental situations affecting their ability to earn income. It’s often viewed as a somewhat mysterious collection of regulations that govern who qualifies, how benefits are determined, and the relationship to Social Security’s overall purpose. To promote a general understanding of SSDI, a post from WTOL 11 in Ohio presents a brief–6 minutes–overview of the key aspects of this critical program, featuring remarks from Social Security Administration representative Erin Thompson. Check it out here.
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