Who Is Eligible For SSD in 2023?
Are you wondering who is eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD) in 2023? If so, you are not alone. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), over 8.9 million Americans receive SSD benefits as of December 2020. With the number of Americans receiving SSD benefits on the rise, it’s important to understand who is eligible for benefits in the future. Let’s take a look at the eligibility criteria for SSD in 2023.
Work Requirements
In order to be eligible for SSD benefits in 2023, you must have worked for at least five out of the last ten years prior to applying for benefits. This means that if you worked for three years in 2013, four years in 2014, and two years in 2015, then you are eligible for SSD benefits in 2023. The SSA also requires you to have worked in jobs covered by Social Security in order to be eligible. If you worked in a job where you did not pay Social Security taxes, then you are not eligible for SSD benefits.
Disability Requirements
In addition to meeting the work requirements, you must also meet the disability requirements in order to be eligible for SSD benefits in 2023. The SSA defines disability as “the inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.” This means that you must have a physical or mental impairment that prevents you from doing any type of work and that is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death in order to be eligible for SSD benefits.
Medical Evidence
In order to qualify for SSD benefits, you must provide medical evidence of your disability. This evidence must include medical records, lab results, and statements from your doctor. The SSA will also consider non-medical evidence, such as statements from family members and friends, when determining your eligibility. Additionally, the SSA requires that you submit a complete and accurate application in order to be approved for SSD benefits.
Conclusion
If you meet the work requirements and can provide evidence of a disability that prevents you from working, then you are likely eligible for SSD benefits in 2023. To learn more about SSD eligibility, contact the SSA or speak with an experienced attorney. As Justice William O. Douglas noted, “Social Security is not a dole but an earned benefit…It is insurance in which the premiums are fully paid by the covered individual and the benefits are based on need.”
If you are considering applying for SSD benefits in 2023, it’s important to understand the eligibility requirements and to have the right documentation in order to be approved. With the right information and assistance, you can get the benefits you need to get back on your feet.