Chapter 8 - Social Security

One becomes eligible for Social Security disability benefits 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)

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 survivorship unemployment disability retirement

unemployment

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?

5 months

Which of the following does Social Security NOT provide benefits for? Survivorship Dismemberment Disability Retirement

Dismemberment

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

Social Security

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

any occupation