The Social Security Administration (“SSA”)
released its 2014 statistics regarding the Social Security Disability Insurance
program (“SSDI”) at the end of 2015. SSA plans to update these statistics using
2016 data in 2017, but here are some important highlights from the most recent
statistical research:
1.
Disability benefits were awarded to over 10.2 million people.
2.
Average age of a disability recipient was 53.
3.
More men received disability than women (men represented just under 52%
of the recipients).
4.
People with musculoskeletal system and connective tissue diseases
represented the largest categories of disabilities.
5.
The average monthly payment was $1,165.39.
6.
In December 2014, SSA issued $11.4 billion in payments to disability beneficiaries.
7.
SSA stopped benefits for 779,229 disabled workers who were receiving
benefits in 2014.
For a complete breakdown of the 2014
statistics, check out the “Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security
Disability Program, 2014” available at: https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/statcomps/di_asr/2014/di_asr14.pdf
Got a question about SSDI or SSI that you
need us to answer? Please check out our website at www.westcoastdisability.com . We try to
provide you with helpful information on our website that will allow you to successfully
navigate the Social Security Disability process. Also, feel free to email me
your questions at megan@westcoastdisability.com or call me at (800)
459-3017 x 103.
