SSDRC




How Likely are You to Win Your Disability Case?

If I Am Determined Disabled, How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Benefits?

How do you prove your disability case if you have a mental condition?

What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Winning Disability Benefits

How to File for Disability - Tips for Filing

What is the Purpose of the Social Security Disability SSI Medical Exam, or CE?

Common Mistakes after Receiving a Denial of benefits

If You Get Approved For SSDI Will You Also Get Medicare?

Social Security Disability SSI Criteria and the Evaluation Process

Can You Get Approved For Social Security Disability If You Do Not Take Medication Or Go To a Doctor?

Filing an Application for Disability Benefits under SSD or SSI - Step by Step

How Long Does It Take To Get Disability Benefits When You First File?

Qualifying: What do you Need to Prove to Qualify for Disability?


What if a person does not qualify for Social Security Retirement ?


Most individuals will qualify for social security retirement. However, an individual whose earnings record is limited enough to preclude being insured for social security retirement may still be entitled to receive a monthly benefit based on financial need (SSI) provided they are at least 65 years old.

Such individuals will need to provide information regarding financial means and resources to qualify for SSI based on retirement age. Of course, individuals who are younger than 65 and have medical problems may potentially qualify for a disability benefit based on financial need (in other words, SSI disability).




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    Additional Social Security Retirement Questions


  • Is it possible to not qualify for Social Security Retirement ?

  • Social Security Retirement - can you file online ?

  • When I file for Social Security Retirement benefits what do I need ?

  • Social Security and work ?