Disability and Social Security News FL | SSI & SSDI Benefit Information

Medical Eligibility for Benefits in 100 Words

Written by Scott Flexer | Dec 18 2014

For disability benefits through SSDI, your condition must be officially classified as a disability by the SSA, and expected to last at lease one year or already have lasted on year.

Your condition must affect your ability to work and be diagnosed by an accredited medical treatment source, such as a licensed physician, optometrist or psychologist.

SSDI benefit amounts are determined by your contributions to Social Security via tax credits, made throughout your working life. Common medical conditions eligible for benefits include:

  •       Blindness
  •       Immune system deficiency
  •       Mental disorders
  •       Respiratory illness

To learn if you qualify for SSDI benefits, try contacting a disability expert today.