Colorado student was shot in the face while scouting for a site for homecoming photos, according to authorities. Social Security has confirmed that two outstanding payments from the disability benefits program will be issued to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) applicants who claimed benefits after May 1997 in the coming weeks. Receiving Social Security payments brings peace of mind to millions of retirees who want to enjoy their golden years after working for more than 35 years, as well as disabled people who rely on these benefits to cover their expenses since they are unable to work due to a disability. According to SSA estimates, around 67 million Americans, or one in every five, currently receive Social Security benefits. Approximately four out of five claimants are elderly; the remaining five are either Social Security Disability Insurance recipients or young survivors of deceased workers.
Requirements to qualify for two new payments from the disability benefits program
Applying for the disability benefits program, or SSDI benefits, is not a simple procedure, but if you produce the necessary papers and complete all conditions, you will most likely be accepted. To qualify for SSDI payments, disabled people in the United States must demonstrate that they have a disability that prohibits them from working or engaging in significant gainful activity (SGA) and that they paid payroll taxes before becoming disabled. However, you may want to explore additional sources of income because disability benefits may not be sufficient to cover all of your needs.
Also, to be eligible for disability payments, a person must meet the Social Security definition of disability, which includes being unable to work for pay due to a significant medical condition that has lasted a year or longer or is in imminent danger of death. In addition to SSDI payments, some claimants may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. While these two programs have different objectives, many people can qualify for both by meeting the tight standards. Remember that current SSA rules do not require you to complete two separate applications and SSI benefits are limited to no more than your entire monthly income.
When will claimants get their disability benefits this month?
According to the Social Security payment schedule for this year, handicapped people who applied for benefits after May 1997 will always receive their disability benefits on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of each month—unless it falls on a weekend or holiday. If you are eligible for these benefits but do not get your check on the specified date, wait at least three mailing days before contacting the Social Security Administration. Below are the two verified forthcoming payment dates, which you can put on your calendar:
Third Tuesday (September 18th). Disabled people who match the conditions and were born between the 11th and the 20th will get disability compensation.
Fourth Wednesday (September 25th). Disabled people who match the conditions and were born between the 21st and the 31st will get disability compensation.
On average, disabled people receive disability benefits of roughly $1,537 per month, with those qualifying for the maximum payout receiving up to $3,822. However, there is another payment option available for individuals who qualify as blind beneficiaries, who will receive $2,590 per month. Remember, to qualify as a blind beneficiary, you must meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of blindness. The statutory definition of blindness is central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a corrective lens. The SSA will assess whether you qualify based on your best-corrected central visual acuity for distance in the better eye.