| If you are considering applying for disability it is | | | | least twelve months and prevent you from working. |
| important to understand what Social Security | | | | The State will evaluate your disability to decide if you |
| considers to be disabled. Here are several questions to | | | | meet this requirement. |
| help you decide if your medical condition meets Social | | | | Can You Work? |
| Security's criteria for approval. | | | | Your medical condition must prevent from doing |
| Are You Currently Working? | | | | significant work. If you are unable to do the work you |
| If you are currently working, even part time, and you | | | | were previously doing for a twelve month period |
| earn more than $860 per month before taxes, Social | | | | because of your condition Social Security may |
| Security will not consider you disabled. Social Security | | | | consider you disabled. If you cannot do the same type |
| calls this amount "Significant Gainful Activity." | | | | of work you were doing previously, is there another |
| Is Your Disability Severe? | | | | job you can do? |
| Your medical condition must be expected to last for at | | | | |