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Social Security Disability: What Professionals Need to Know


Monday, November 28, 2022 at 2:30 PM

Video: Social Security Disability: What Professionals Need to Know



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Presenter: Theresa Busher, Social Security Public Affairs Specialist, Central/Southern Ohio; Kelly Draggoo, Public Affairs Specialist for Central and Southern Ohio

Please join us as Social Security Public Affairs Specialists Kelly Draggoo and Theresa Busher present on Social Security Disability: An Overview of SSI and SSDI - What Professionals Need to Know.

The presentation will cover:

  • The difference between SSI (Supplemental Security Income) vs SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance);
  • Eligibility factors of entitlement for both SSD and SSI;
  • Social Security’s definition of disability for those under and over age 18;
  • Applying for disability benefits and the national SSI 3rd Party VPAP Application Project;
  • And more.

Social Security Disability: What Professionals Need to Know Resources Document