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What does the Social Security 5 year rule mean?

With millions of Americans relying on disability benefits, understanding the complexities of the Social Security Administration's regulations is critical. The term **What does the Social Security 5 year rule mean?** is particularly confusing because it actually refers to a few different provisions, primarily concerning eligibility for disability benefits and a program called Expedited Reinstatement (EXR).

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How Does the Social Security 5 Year Rule Work? A Guide to its Multiple Meanings

The phrase "the Social Security 5-year rule" actually refers to several distinct provisions within the Social Security system. For example, a key eligibility requirement for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is having worked and paid taxes for at least 5 of the last 10 years before the disability onset.

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