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To: Neocon who wrote (72384)	1/17/2000 11:31:00 AM
From: Constant Reader	Read Replies (3) of 108807

Both of you might benefit by examining the information available direct from the Social Security Administration: ssa.gov It is actually rather complicated. For the average person, eligibility for standard disability insurance benefits is determined by the number of quarters any earnings caused a contribution to the Social Security trust fund. 40 Quarters of contributions are required. The quarters need not be consecutive. There are special provisions for disabled widows and widowers, and disabled children. Workers who have not contributed over a period of 40 quarters are generally ineligible. For those workers who have not contributed for 40 quarters, and who demonstrate financial need among other requirements, a federal/state co-operative program, called SSI, pays benefits. The SSI program is administered by each state. The benefits are determined by each state, subject to a minimum. COLA increases, for example, are not guaranteed under this program. In the 1990's, because of California budget restraints, many SSI payments were reduced and almost all saw no cost of living increases. Hope this helps.

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