Updated June 21, 2024 
Social Security defines disability for SSD and SSI in the same way. A person has to be so physically or mentally impaired that they cannot be expected to work for at least 12 months.
Social Security Disability Blog Posts: 
Social Security Disability: Maintaining Eligibility 
Medicare and Medicaid: What You Need to Know 
Medicare Coverage 
Seven Fields OHO: What You Need to Know.
Social Security Disability: Maintaining Eligibility How to Maintain Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits After Approved Social Security Disability (SSD) provides financial support to individuals who are unable to work due to a
Medicare and Medicaid: What You Need to Know The Differences Between Medicare and Medicaid, and Which One You Qualify for While on SSD or SSI Benefits When you receive Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Medicare Coverage Medicare Coverage and Social Security If you are unable to work and need to apply for Social Security disability benefits you may have questions about when Medicare coverage will be available to
Seven Fields OHO: What You Need to Know. The Office of Hearings Operations, also referred to as OHO, is the Social Security office that is responsible for the management of Social Security Disability hearings. When a claim is denied at
Social Security Disability FAQ: 
Is It Possible to Switch From Social Security Retirement Benefits to Disability Benefits? 
How to apply for Disability Insurance Benefits in Pittsburgh 
How Do You Win a Disability Case for Mental Illness? 
Can I Get SSD Benefits Because I Have Crohn’s Disease?
Is It Possible to Switch From Social Security Retirement Benefits to Disability Benefits? It is generally not possible to switch from retirement benefits to disability benefits once you reach full retirement age. However, if you began receiving early retirement benefits and later became
How to apply for Disability Insurance Benefits in Pittsburgh To be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSD), otherwise known as Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), you must be disabled and unable to work for a minimum of 12 consecutive months, and you
How Do You Win a Disability Case for Mental Illness? Winning a disability case for mental illness can be difficult because you do not have the same type of medical evidence available you might for a physical ailment. There are no X-rays, scans, or
Can I Get SSD Benefits Because I Have Crohn’s Disease? If you have Crohn’s disease, you can get Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits if the condition affects your ability to work. The Social Security Administration (SSA) classifies the condition
