What Automatically Qualifies You for Disability Benefits - AARP
Sep 30, 2025 · The Social Security Blue Book runs down the physical and mental health disorders that automatically qualify you as meeting the medical requirements.
Social Security Drops Changes to Disability Eligibility - AARP
Nov 20, 2025 · “Social Security Disability Insurance is a critical lifeline for people who find themselves no longer able to work,” Jenn Jones, AARP’s vice president of financial security, said in a statement. …
How are Social Security Disability Benefits Calculated? - AARP
Dec 30, 2024 · Mathematically speaking, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is calculated in the same way as Social Security retirement benefits. Both are based on your record of “covered …
Social Security Disability Benefits - FAQ - AARP
Social Security helps workers and their families during debilitating illness or injury. Learn everything you need to know about claiming SSDI or SSI benefits.
Can You Get Social Security Retirement Benefits and SSDI? - AARP
Dec 31, 2024 · A possible exception arises if, along with SSDI, you are collecting workers’ compensation or drawing a disability benefit from a government job at which you didn’t pay Social Security taxes. …
Working Part-Time While Getting Disability Benefits - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Social Security limits how much you can earn while collecting disability benefits but also offers programs to help you return to steady work.
Does SSDI Change At Retirement Age? - AARP
Dec 31, 2024 · Probably not. Whatever your age when you claim Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Social Security sets your benefit as though you had reached full retirement age. Full …
Applying For Social Security Disability - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · You can apply online for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Dec 31, 2024 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable? - AARP
Dec 31, 2024 · Most disabled beneficiaries who get SSI or SSDI money don’t owe taxes, but SSDI benefits are taxable if income exceeds a threshold set by the IRS.