Xcel Chapter Exam Social Security

One becomes eligible for Social Security disability benefits after having been disabled for: 3 months 5 months 6 months 12 months

5 months

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 disability benefits? 3 4 5 6

5 months

What determines the full amount of Social Security retirement benefits a qualified individual is entitled to receive? Primary insurance amount (PIA) Total taxes paid into FICA Number of dependents State of residence

Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)

Which of the following factors affects the amount of monthly disability benefits payable under social security? The cause of disability The amount of benefits available from other sources The number of children dependent on the recipient The state in which the recipient lives

The amount of the benefits available from other sources

Which of the following does social security NOT provide benefits for? Survivorship Dismemberment Disability Retirement

dismemberment