Interesting Social Security Facts You May Not Know [Infographic]

Social Security benefits include retirement benefits and disability benefits such as SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Eligibility for disability benefits is determined via a medical chart review, which makes the medical record a very important consideration. The applicant must be able to prove that he/she cannot work at any job due to their severe physical or psychological impairment. The applicant’s age and income earned are also important considerations. There are many social security facts that are interesting, little known, or even weird, some of which are highlighted in the following infographic.