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How much does disability payThere is no set amount of money payable to an individual who has been approved for a disability benefit through the Social Security Administration. Social Security administers two separate disability programs: Social Security disability and Supplemental Security income, which is SSI. SSI disability has a set maximum amount payable to a single individual and to couples and that amount changes each year. Additionally, the Supplemental Security Income disability pay amount may be affected by the disabled individual’s living arrangements. For example, if an individual is approved for SSI disability, they are expected to pay their share of the expenses for the household in which they live. If they do not, their disability benefit amount will be lowered to less than the maximum amount. Social Security disability is very different in some ways than SSI disability. Unlike SSI, the amount that a person receives from this program is not the same as every recipient. Social Security Disability is based on an individual’s earnings record (earnings that are reported to the Internal Revenue Service yearly). Your earnings record is used to determine your insured status (whether or not you qualify for SSD benefits in the first place). Also, the amount of money that is payable to you as a disability benefit is based on your earnings record. For example, if you have worked very little or have had low earnings, your potential Social Security disability benefit will be low. If it is very low, however, you may be eligible to receive both SSI and social security disability. This is known as a concurrent claim. On the other hand, if you have had higher earnings and consistent work activity, your monthly disability benefit will be higher. Additionally, if an individual is allowed for Social Security disability there may be additional benefits payable to their dependents. For more information on: Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.
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