Ch. 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 disability benefits? 3 4 5 6

5

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

5 months

All of these are considered to be a benefit under Social Security EXCEPT for survivorship unemployment disability retirement

unemployment

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)

To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, an employee must be unable to perform any occupation his/her current occupation any occupation that reflects the employee's education level any occupation that the employee is qualified and willing to do

any occupation