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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) is a program run by the government that gives money to people who can't work because they are hurt or sick. The person who wants to get the money needs to have worked for a certain amount of time and paid taxes to Social Security. The money can also go to some of their family members. This is different from another program called Supplemental Security Income.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD)
Social Security Disability Insurance is a program run by the federal government that provides financial assistance to workers who have become disabled or injured and their families. To be eligible for SSD, the worker must have paid Social Security taxes and worked for a certain amount of time.
These examples illustrate how SSD provides financial assistance to workers who have become disabled or injured and are unable to work. The program helps to ensure that these individuals and their families have a source of income to support themselves during a difficult time.
Social Security Administration | Social Security Number (SSN)