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Who qualifies for SSDI?
Short answer
People who earned enough Social Security work credits and have a medical condition that prevents substantial work and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.
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Official sources
- Social Security: disability benefitsssa.gov
- Social Security: SSIssa.gov
- Social Security: appealsssa.gov