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The social security administration ssa administers two programs that provide benefits based on disability. The house ways and means committee green book provides program. Social security is a selffinanced program that provides monthly cash benefits to retired or disabled workers and their family members, and to the family members of deceased workers. Social security disability insurance is designed to replace some of this lost income if you have a medical condition and can no longer work. See section 3 of the green book for a discussion of ssi, a meanstested program for the aged, blind, or disabled. The social security administration developed the blue book to establish rules and guidelines for representatives to use while deciding if a certain condition qualifies for disability benefits. The green book contains federal agency contact information and website addresses where appropriate. A guide to social security disability social security. The following are commonly asked questions about applying for and receiving social security.
The social security disability application process can be complex and confusing. After all, there are rules and regulations that are confusing to most people. Survivors insurance oasi trust fund and the federal disability insurance. Disability evaluation and the use of psychological tests ncbi. Citizens disability is a disability advocacy group that advocates for people with ssdi or ssi claims pending before the social security administration. How to use the blue book to get approved for disability. Part i general information social security administration.
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This consultative examination ce guide also known as the green book has been developed to give physicians and other health professionals basic information about the ce process. Some people with ulcerative colitis qualify for social security disability insurance based on their current health condition and future prognosis. The essential elements of ce reports for specialties most often involved in ces for adult and pediatric disability cases. You may be eligible for social security disability payments if you can no longer work due to degenerative disc disease. The disability examiner evaluating your social security disability claim has informed you that you need a consultative medical examination. Part iii consultative examination guidelines social security. Now in its 25th revision, social security disability practice is still considered by many social security disability practitioners the best and most practical work available for starttofinish. This list of impairments is also called the social security blue book. When you have a disability that is listed in the blue book, you have cleared a major hurdle in gaining approval. This book is designed for the staff at the social security. Consultative examination disability benefits center. The program is authorized under title ii of the social security act, and administered by the social security administration ssa. Social security benefit or disability ssa supplemental security income ssi black lung disability dept. I recently purchased the latest edition of thomas e.
Form 1200 for social security benefits or disability payments. In general, a person is considered disabled by social security disability when they can no longer earn a living because of a medical condition that has lastedor is expected to lasta year or. Social security introduction and overview green book. The reported findings for pulmonary function tests must meet the requirements of section 3. The social security administration ssa must consider the.
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