Social Security Disability Benefits

This quiz will test your knowledge of Social Security Disability Benefits.

15 Questions Published

Questions

Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the full name of the government agency that administers Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. Social Security Administration
  2. Department of Health and Human Services
  3. Veterans Affairs
  4. Department of Labor
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the two main types of Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
  2. Social Security Retirement Benefits and Social Security Survivor Benefits
  3. Social Security Medicare Benefits and Social Security Medicaid Benefits
  4. Social Security Unemployment Benefits and Social Security Workers' Compensation Benefits
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

  1. People who have worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes
  2. People who are disabled and have low income and resources
  3. People who are blind or have other severe disabilities
  4. All of the above
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

  1. People who are disabled and have low income and resources
  2. People who are blind or have other severe disabilities
  3. People who are 65 or older and have low income and resources
  4. All of the above
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

  1. SSDI is based on your work history, while SSI is based on your income and resources.
  2. SSDI is for people who are disabled and have worked long enough, while SSI is for people who are disabled and have low income and resources.
  3. SSDI is a temporary benefit, while SSI is a permanent benefit.
  4. All of the above
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How much are Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. The amount of your benefits depends on your work history and earnings.
  2. The amount of your benefits depends on your income and resources.
  3. The amount of your benefits is the same for everyone.
  4. None of the above
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How long does it take to get approved for Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. It can take several months or even years.
  2. It usually takes about 3-6 months.
  3. It depends on the severity of your disability.
  4. It depends on how much paperwork you have to submit.
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the things that can help you get approved for Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. Having a strong work history
  2. Having a severe disability that prevents you from working
  3. Having medical evidence to support your disability
  4. All of the above
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the things that can delay your Social Security Disability Benefits application?

  1. Not having a strong work history
  2. Not having a severe disability that prevents you from working
  3. Not having medical evidence to support your disability
  4. All of the above
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What can you do if you are denied Social Security Disability Benefits?

  1. You can appeal the decision.
  2. You can hire a lawyer to help you.
  3. You can give up and stop trying.
  4. None of the above
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are some of the resources that can help you with your Social Security Disability Benefits application?

  1. The Social Security Administration website
  2. The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)
  3. The Disability Rights Education & Defense Fund (DREDF)
  4. All of the above
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the work incentive program for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries?

  1. Ticket to Work
  2. Vocational Rehabilitation
  3. Supported Employment
  4. All of the above
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What is the purpose of the work incentive program for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries?

  1. To help SSDI beneficiaries return to work
  2. To provide SSDI beneficiaries with job training and placement assistance
  3. To help SSDI beneficiaries find jobs that are compatible with their disabilities
  4. All of the above
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Who is eligible for the work incentive program for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries?

  1. SSDI beneficiaries who are under the age of 65
  2. SSDI beneficiaries who have a disability that is not expected to improve
  3. SSDI beneficiaries who are able to work
  4. All of the above
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

What are the benefits of participating in the work incentive program for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries?

  1. SSDI beneficiaries may be able to earn more money without losing their benefits.
  2. SSDI beneficiaries may be able to get help with job training and placement.
  3. SSDI beneficiaries may be able to find jobs that are compatible with their disabilities.
  4. All of the above