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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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i heard the group interview is really chill and I'm kinda excited to do it
seems cool
13:14
Yeah, 7sage has a page that talks about the questions for each schools interview, GULC's seems unique
13:15
Idk how much of an effect it has on admissions chances but should be cool either way
ive heard the conversion rate for gulc group interview is pretty high even moreso if you have the stats
it's hard to say but i've also heard that the group interview is harder to get than the alumni interview. but who really knows tbh
im p sure they don't interview everyone and getting one this early should be a great sign!
13:16
Yeah I've heard the same ab the group interview
13:17
So maybe I'll see you in D.C. a year from now lmao
initiallaw
13:32
Speaking of stat twins kazuyamishima were exact stat twins lol
17:13
Anyone going to the UGA zoom thing on the 22nd?
17:16
My bad, 24th*
Idk, what's it for?
@Law-Guy: How'd you get the Vandy fee waiver?
17:32
What does going ur3 in 3 days mean at Uva 😅
that you will get UR2 in 3 more
17:33
somethings gotta give
I’m new. What’s the UR and UR2?
17:35
I already went ur2. It’s the 3rd status date change
17:35
@RustyWrangler: attend one of their virtual info sessions and they'll send you a fee waiver
@Law-Guy: Awesome, thanks! I'll sign up rn!
i'm not entirely sure
They've recently been sending a lot of interview invites
It means status change?
17:47
Someone said there is a wl/r wave coming but how can that even be predicted 😭
17:48
Where?
Quillinit
17:50
This is obviously not true for UVA. Past years show they don't send any non A results until December
boglue
18:05
this is gonna sound so dumb but what do yall mean when you say date change
18:07
So the date under “application under review” changes with each reader.
boglue
18:08
does anything automatically update on the lsd checker or is that all manual
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