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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)?

Social Security has two different benefit programs for individuals who are disabled. Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB, also known as SSDI, or Title 2 benefits); and Supplemental Security Income (SSI or Title 16 benefits). Because of its name, it is a common … Continue reading

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I was denied because I was not disabled before my date last insured. What is the “date last insured?”

Social Security a bit like car insurance:  you pay your premiums to obtain insurance covered.   When it comes to Social Security, your premiums are your payroll taxes and the coverage is disability insurance.   In order to qualify for Social … Continue reading

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