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Social Security Disability Benefit Calculator

Calculate SSDI benefits based on work history and earnings.

PIA Calculation (2024 Bend Points)

AIME:$ 4000
First Bend:$ 1174
Second Bend:$ 7078
PIA formula: 90% of first $1,174 + 32% up to $7,078 + 15% above.

Monthly Benefit

Primary Insurance Amount:$ 1961
Monthly SSDI:$ 1961
Annual Benefit:$ 23531
Max Family:$ 2941

Eligibility Status

Recent Quarters Needed:20
Quarters Earned:80
Total Quarters Needed:34
✓ Eligible for SSDI benefits

Benefit Timeline

5-Month Wait:5 months
Medicare Eligible:Month 24 (Year 2028)
Converts to Retirement:Age 65
SSDI automatically converts to retirement benefits at Full Retirement Age (65 for disability recipients).

Return to Work Rules

Trial Work Period:9 months
Extended Period:36 months
Trial work: earn any amount for 9 months. Extended: benefits continue if earnings below substantial gainful activity level.

SSDI Key Points

  • Must be unable to work for at least 12 months or condition terminal
  • 5-month waiting period before first payment
  • Medicare after 24 months on SSDI
  • Need 20 quarters in last 10 years (ages 31+)
  • Benefits convert to retirement at FRA (age 65 for SSDI)
  • Trial work period allows testing return to work
  • Substantial gainful activity: $1,550/month (2024, non-blind)
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