Category Archives: insured status data

25 Sep

Determining Insured Status in Social Security Disability Claims

A “quarter of coverage” (QC) is the basic unit of coverage in determining a worker’s insured status for purposes of a Title II Social Security Disability claim. You need at least 6 QCs but not more than 40 QCs to be fully insured. Insured status is a basic factor in determining whether you are entitled

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01 Feb

Retiring Early? Receiving Benefits? What You Need To Know

First, what IS Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)? Social Security Disability Insurance benefits fall under title II of the Social Security Act. In order to qualify for SSDI you must have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI works almost the same as pension, where you pay into the plan throughout your working

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19 Jan

You got your benefits – now how do you pass a review?

Once you are receiving Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will periodically review your case to make sure that you are still disabled. This review is called a Continuing Disability Review (CDR) and the law requires it. What can you expect from a CDR? When the SSA determines that you are disabled, your

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