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Social Security Disability Insurance

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  1. See Also
    1. Disability
    2. Disability Evaluation
    3. Disability Management
  2. Entitlements
    1. Title II Disability: $700/months
    2. Supplemental Security (for MA): $450/months
  3. Eligibility
    1. Inability to engage in gainful activity
      1. Must earn <$500/month
    2. Medical Physical or Mental Impairment
    3. Must exceed 12 months, or expected to result in death
  4. Application Process
    1. Denial rate for applicants for Disability: 60%
    2. Full Appeals process
  5. Substance Abuse criteria for Disability
    1. Must have significant history from family and doctor
    2. Must have severe Disability
    3. Benefits up to 3 years
    4. Must pursue Chemical Dependency rehabilitation
    5. Someone they know must administer money and observe
  6. Types of Medical Evidence
    1. Medical evidence of record
      1. Disability Evaluation Under Social Security
      2. Documents evaluation required for Disability
      3. Clinic progress notes
    2. Agency purchases
      1. Consultation exams
      2. Imaging Studies and Lab Tests
  7. Reference
    1. Austin (1995) Lecture, University Minnesota
  8. Resources
    1. Social Security Disability Program
      1. http://www.ssa.gov/disability
    2. Disability Evaluation for Health Providers
      1. http://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/

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