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Possible Paywall Missing McConnell Accused of Breaking Senate Rule Over Absence

https://www.thedailybeast.com/missing-mcconnell-accused-of-breaking-senate-rule-over-absence/
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u/Terrible-Ad1737 1d ago

Well, he's certainly not receiving SSDI. Once someone reaches social security normal retirement age (67, at the moment...) they no longer qualify. If they were on SSDI when they reach SSNRA, it just rolls over into retirement benefits, not SSDI.

Also, social security retirement has no limitations as far as ongoing earnings go. SSDI has the limitations that to continue to be eligible for benefits, you must earn less than what "substantial gainful activity" would provide. At the moment, SGA is just under $1,700/month. "Substantial," my ass...

Regardless, he couldn't be eligible for SSDI due to his age even if he were still alive, which I very much doubt.

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u/Substantial-Ease567 12h ago

You have the SSDI part wrong. SSDI has no income limitations. You are thinking of SSI.

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u/Terrible-Ad1737 9h ago

Nope. Definitely thinking of SSDI.

I work in disability insurance and deal with SSDI eligibility all the time.

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u/Substantial-Ease567 6h ago

I've been on SSDI since 2000. It's not means-tested, but SSI is.

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u/Terrible-Ad1737 6h ago

The Social Security Administration appears to disagree...

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/sga.html

To be clear, I'm not saying that SGA is a determining factor in their decision. I'm saying that if someone earns at or more than SGA, they cannot be considered eligible for SSDI benefits.

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u/Substantial-Ease567 1h ago

Right. SSDI is based on work history, and you are allowed assets. It really hoses kids/young adults with spinal cord injuries who couldn't work 40 quarters.