How long does a Social Security disability payment last?
In Washington, Social Security disability payments typically last for as long as the person is considered disabled. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for determining if a person is disabled, and the individual must meet certain criteria to be eligible for disability payments. Most disability payments are made through the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. Depending on the person’s age, the payments may last for a few years or for the rest of the person’s life. Generally, when a recipient reaches the age of 65, the Social Security disability payments automatically convert to retirement benefits. The Social Security Administration will periodically review the recipient’s disability status to determine if they still meet the qualifications for disability payments. The review is typically done every 3-5 years, and if the individual is still found to be disabled, their payments will continue. The SSA could also terminate the disability payments if it determines that the individual is no longer disabled and is able to work again. In these cases, the individual must typically apply for other disability programs to replace the lost Social Security benefits. In some cases, the SSA may also terminate an individual’s disability payments if they have not reported changes that could affect their disability status, such as an increase in their income. However, if the SSA finds that the recipient is still disabled and that the change will not have a significant effect on their disability payments, the SSA will continue to make payments.
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