Social Security Disability Payment Information

Social Security Disability payment information is important to have when taking the first step towards getting your benefits. While every case is different, the estimated average Social Security disability benefit amount for a disabled worker receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is $1,358.30 per month as of December 2021. These benefits are based on average lifetime earnings, not on household income or how severe the individual’s disability is.

The Basics:

According to the Social Security Administration website, the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured,” meaning that you worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings. The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

While the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are different, the medical requirements are the same. If you meet the non-medical requirement criteria, monthly benefits are paid if you have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death.

Your Social Security Statement:

If you’ve kept your annual Social Security statement, you can find what you are likely to receive in the Estimated Benefits section. The total amount a disabled worker and their family can receive is about 150% to 180% of the disabled worker’s benefit. Eligible family members can include a spouse, divorced spouse, child, a disabled child, and/or an adult child disabled before age 22.

If you are in need of filing for disability benefits, let the experts in the field take care of it for you. At The Keener Law Firm, we are here to help guide you through your SSDI case. By contacting The Keener Law Firm, you will greatly increase the chance that your claim will be accepted.