What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that ...

Fact checked by Suzanne Kvilhaug If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you could lose them if you have more than $2,000 in a savings account for emergencies. But with ...

The average monthly payout for federal SSI disability benefits is $733 for individuals and $1,100 for couples as of 2015. ... You might also be eligible for state benefits on top of your SSI.

Getting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits when you’re unable to work can indeed be challenging. Each year, approximately 2 million people apply for SSDI, but around two-thirds of ...

Dear Savvy Senior, What do I need to do to get disability benefits from Social Security? I’m 60 years old and have a medical condition that doesn’t allow me to work at my job anymore, but I ...