Other advantages of disability benefits

A disability attorney can improve your chances of success

If your disability means you're unable to work, you certainly will need a source of income. For many, this is the biggest advantage of filing an SSDI claim. There are other advantages to filing SSDI claims. You could also receive Medicare after 24 months on disability and what is known as an "earnings record freeze."

Disability benefits and your retirement

The earnings record freeze is important for your future Social Security retirement benefits. The Social Security Administration calculates your retirement benefits by dividing your total FICA contributions during the years you were employed or unemployed. If you are receiving disability benefits without an earnings record freeze, you will have zero income figured into the equation, which will reduce your average income that determines your retirement payments. Fortunately, if you receive SSD, the government freezes your earning record. Your unemployed time will not be held against you when calculating your retirement payment.

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