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In order to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits:

  • You must be unable to do "Substantial Gainful Activity" because of your health condition. You earn up to a limited amount of money each month and still be considered to be "disabled" for purposes of SSDI.
  • There must be a sufficient amount of work history which is measured in terms of "work credits."
  • You must have earned the work credits or have the appropriate relationship to a person who has.
  • The amount of your other income or assets is not relevant.

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