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SSDI

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A quick definition of SSDI:

SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It's a program that gives money every month to people who are disabled and have paid Social Security taxes. To get SSDI, a person must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability and expect to be disabled for at least a year. The amount of money a person gets depends on how much they paid in taxes and their income. Sometimes, family members can get SSDI payments too. To apply for SSDI, a person needs to fill out an application with the Social Security Administration. It can take a long time to get approved, but if a person is denied, they can appeal the decision. SSDI is different from another program called Supplemental Security Income, which gives money to people with low incomes who are disabled or elderly.

A more thorough explanation:

SSDI stands for Social Security Disability Insurance. It is a program that provides monthly income to people who are disabled and have paid a certain amount of Social Security taxes. To qualify for SSDI, a person must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability and their disability must be expected to last at least a year or longer.

The amount of money a person can receive from SSDI is calculated based on their Primary Insurance Amount, which takes into account factors such as the amount of taxes paid and the person's income level. In some cases, family members of a disabled person may also be eligible to receive SSDI payments.

To apply for SSDI, a person must file an application with the Social Security Administration. The application process can take over 100 days, and if a person is denied benefits, they can appeal the decision.

It's important to note that SSDI is different from Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which provides monthly benefits to disabled or elderly individuals with low incomes. Unlike SSDI, SSI eligibility is based on income level.

John has been unable to work due to a back injury that has left him unable to stand or sit for long periods of time. He has paid Social Security taxes for several years and meets the Social Security Administration's definition of disability. John applies for SSDI and is approved to receive monthly payments to help support himself and his family.

In another example, Sarah's husband has been disabled for several years and receives SSDI payments. Sarah and their children are also eligible to receive SSDI payments due to her husband's disability status.

These examples illustrate how SSDI provides financial support to individuals and families who are dealing with disabilities and unable to work. It helps to ensure that they have a source of income to cover their basic needs and maintain their quality of life.

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[] baddestbunny
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every time I get accosted by a strange man who follows me around because my male coworkers were too busy talking to walk me back to my car I get closer to saying we need to bring back traditional gender roles
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Nice! @Macaque
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22:32
@Aromatic, Have to guess.
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22:33
That sucks @Bunny do you have to go to the hospital?
[] baddestbunny
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I said accosted not assaulted
23:35
guys. my notre dame address just went long is this good or bad
1a2b3c4d26z
23:37
Oooooo me too
23:37
omg is this good or bad
Dkk
23:47
Idk if gender roles are gunna fix that then.
23:49
it looks like most people who applied in october last cycle didn't get a decision until january... does it even mean anything that our addresses went long??
hows ED 2 compared to ED 1?
Dkk
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No idea
windyMagician
0:34
reporting live to say my ndls address also went long
does it mean anything ^
Dkk
2:21
NDLS and Fordham took a very long time last year. It's good info for people to know.
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let’s get after it boys and girls
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5:21
I gtg to bed soon.
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5:22
Big day today. Gunna be a crazy one. I will sleep through the first half.
good morning lsd it is 5 am EST
also jazzy my ndls address went long ages ago i sadly do not think it means anything
my stanford address also went long LOL i think at most it's an indicator it's under review
WorthlessAttractiveZombie
7:44
My berkeley paragraph finally disappeared. I definitely think it is just an indicator that they are actively reviewing files, and does not mean anything about A, WL, or Rs
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Also has anyone's date disappeared for W&L? Mine did last night
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@WorthlessAttractiveZombie: mine did yesterday morning
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Oops sorry I meant Vilanova. Mine disappeared last week
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