Social Security

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

What is SSDI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), also known as "Disability," provides monthly financial assistance to individuals with a medical condition that significantly restricts or prevents them from working.

SSDI is a federal program that is funded through payroll taxes, meaning only workers who have paid into Social Security through FICA taxes are eligible to apply.

Report a SSA Imposter Scam

Have you have been a victim of a Social Security Administration (SSA) Impostor Scam?

If so, the SSA provides an online reporting form to:

1 - Report allegations of fraud, waste, and abuse concerning Social Security Administration programs and operations.

2 - Report Social Security Administration Impostor Scams.

 

Protect Yourself From Scams and Identity Theft

The Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General provides information and links to help you learn about and report scams.

LEARN ABOUT AND REPORT SCAMS

The Federal Trade Commission provides resources to help you learn about scams, and report and recover from identity theft .

- Gift Card Scams

- Government Imposter Scams

- Identity Theft

Get tips to protect yourself.

Learn how to report Social Security-related scams.

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