What are the medical eligibility requirements or rules for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program?
To be considered medically disabled according to Social Security rules, an individual must be unable to engage in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) due to any medically determinable physical or mental impairment(s) which can be expected to result in death or which has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months. In addition to being unable to perform his or her previous work, the person cannot–considering age, education, and work experience–engage in any other kind of SGA that exists in the national economy (1967 Amendments). See the SSI Program Description for more details.
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