Chapter 9 - Social Security

How many quarters must an employee have worked in a covered occupation to be considered fully insured for Social Security disability income?

40

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

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)

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

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

unemployment