The majority of people who eventually apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have worked for decades paying into Social Security, but suffer some sort of unexpected injury or impairment that prevents them from working on a fulltime basis, but it is not always easy to come to grips with the fact that someone needs to or should apply for disability benefits to survive and provide for basic needs. Social Security wants people to talk about its disability programs and has put together some information about communication and starting a conversation about disability. Below is information from Social Security about this topic. It is not always easy for someone to admit they can no longer work, but SSDI is exactly in place for people who’ve worked all their lives, but are no longer able to who are deserving of these benefits after paying into Social Security for years.
Imagine experiencing a disability. But regardless of whether a disability comes as a result of aging, injury, etc., Social Security’s Disability Insurance program has served as an essential safety net for workers and their families for over 50 years.
We need your help. There’s been a lot of debate recently about the future of Social Security, including Social Security disability insurance. Through all the noise, it can be easy to lose sight of the facts and the vital role that this program serves in the life of every worker. Join the conversation to ensure that we continue to offer world-class service for all Americans who have earned their benefits through a lifetime of hard work.
Suggest improvements. Talk with your others about disability. Spread the word about our program to the people in your community and keep it going strong for another 50 years.
