3.5 percent
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits will increase 3.5 percent in 2001, Kenneth S. Apfel, Commissioner of Social Security announced today.

Does Social Security Disability last for life?

You’ll receive Social Security benefits as long as you remain sufficiently disabled. This means as long as your disability prevents you from working, you are eligible to continue receiving Social Security disability benefits.

What is the retirement age for 2000?

62
The age for collecting full Social Security retirement benefits will gradually increase from 65 to 67 over a 22-year period beginning in 2000 for those retiring at 62. The earliest a person can start receiving reduced Social Security retirement benefits will remain age 62.

How does a person get Social Security disability?

SSDI benefits are earned benefits. You become eligible by paying Social Security taxes and earning work credits. The number of credits needed depends on your age at the time of disability. The amount of your benefits is based on wages earned, and there’s no asset limit — you can receive SSDI benefits even if you’re wealthy.

Do you have to report your disability to Social Security?

You are able to receive your full disability as long as your work activity is reported to the Social Security Administration and you continue to be disabled. You must report your work to the Social Security Administration in order to qualify.

Can a disabled child receive Social Security disability?

In some cases, disabled children can receive benefits into adulthood. Unless you have a disability that you’ve had all your life, you must meet earnings requirements to receive Social Security disability insurance benefits. Therefore, as a wife who has never worked, you cannot receive disability benefits based on your husband’s work record.

Can a disabled spouse claim Social Security benefits?

The Social Security Administration, or SSA, provides Social Security benefits for qualified workers who become disabled. The system also helps with benefits for family members of retirees and for families that lose a spouse or parent. In some cases, disabled children can receive benefits into adulthood.