Chapter 8: Social Security

Q is severely injured in an automobile accident and becomes totally disabled. How many months must Q be disabled before being able to apply for Social Security benefits?

5

One becomes eligible for Social Security disability after having been disabled for

5 months

What determines the full amount of Social Security retirement benefits a qualified individual is entitled to receive?

Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)

To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, an employee must be unable to perform

any ocupation

Which of the following does Social Security NOT provide benefits for?

dismemberment

Which of these is NOT a source of funding for social security benefits?

federal government

Which of the following factors affects the amount of monthly disability benefits payable under Social Security?

the amount of the benefits available from other sources

All of these are considered to be a benefit under Social Security EXCEPT for

unemployment

What is Old Age and Survivors Health Insurance (OASDHI) also known as?

Social Security