Social Security Disability FAQs

• Q: When did Social Security start?
  A: President Franklin Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act on August 14, 1935. Taxes were collected for the first time in January 1937 and the first one-time, … More
• Q: What is the origin of the term Social Security?
  A: Abraham Epstein in connection with his group, the American Association, first used the term in the U.S. for Social Security. Originally, the Social Security Act of … More
• Q: Who is the Commissioner of Social Security?
  A: Kenneth S. Apfel was nominated on May 23, 1997 by President Clinton and confirmed by the Senate on September 19, 1997 as the Commissioner of the United States Social … More
• Q: What kind of disability benefits does Social Security pay?
  A: People who are severely disabled may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs we administer. Both the Social Security program and the SSI … More
• Q: Who is the Commissioner of Social Security?
  A: Kenneth S. Apfel was nominated on May 23, 1997 by President Clinton and confirmed by the Senate on September 19, 1997 as the Commissioner of the United States Social … More
• Q: What kind of disability benefits does Social Security pay?
  A: People who are severely disabled may be eligible for monthly benefits under one or more of the programs we administer. Both the Social Security program and the SSI … More
• Q: What is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI?
  A: Social Security disability insurance is a program that workers, employers and the self-employed pay for with their Social Security taxes. You qualify for these … More
• Q: What are the disability requirements for an adult?
  A: The definition of disability in the Social Security law is a strict one. To be eligible for benefits, a person must be unable to do any kind of substantial gainful … More
• Q: I receive Social Security disability benefits. Will my Social Security benefits change when I turn age 65?
  A: When you turn age 65, nothing will change, except for Social Security purposes, your benefits will be called retirement benefits instead of disability benefits. More
• Q: Does private disability protection reduce your Social Security Benefit?
  A: No. Your eligibility for Social Security disability payments is not affected by any private insurance you may have. However, worker`s compensation and certain other … More