What is a PIA ?

The term PIA refers to your Primary Insurance Amount. Basically, social Security disability or retirement is considered a type of insurance policy. The PIA is only payable to the numberholder (disability or retirement beneficiary). Disability beneficiaries receive the full Primary Insurance amount (this is the largest amount that may be paid to you, because it is the amount payable at full retirement).



For more information on Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.