How Much Work Do You Need? In addition to meeting our definition of disability, you must have worked long enough — and recently enough — under Social Security to qualify for disability …

Nov 13, 2025 · Find out if you are eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Learn how many work credits you need for SSDI in 2025. Complete guide covers age requirements, recent work test, and eligibility criteria. $1,810 per credit.

Aug 21, 2025 · Learn who qualifies for SSDI, work-credit rules, typical benefit amounts, and step-by-step instructions to apply online, by phone, or in person.

Dec 2, 2025 · Take the Next Step Toward Securing SSDI Benefits Understanding how to qualify for SSDI benefits is the first step toward protecting your financial stability. Filing for disability …

Social Security Disability Income benefits are designed to pay those who are disabled and unable to work for at least a year. To qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), the jobs you …

Dec 27, 2024 · Social Security factors in both the age at which an applicant becomes disabled and also the person’s work history to determine eligibility for (SSDI) benefits.

Apr 3, 2025 · Find out the essential steps to qualify for SSDI benefits—discover if you meet the criteria and what documentation you'll need next.

When To Apply You should apply as soon as you become disabled. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit …