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Do disability payments change at age 62? Understanding SSDI vs. SSI

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments will not change or stop at age 62; instead, your benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits of the same amount once you reach your full retirement age. However, this is not the case for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and recipients of this program may be required to take early retirement. The impact depends entirely on which type of disability benefit you receive.

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Am I still considered disabled after I turn 65?

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), when you reach full retirement age, your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits automatically convert to Social Security retirement benefits. This seamless transition means you no longer receive disability payments but are still considered disabled for certain program purposes, with your payment amount remaining the same.

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