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PD
Presumptive Disability. Only for SSI claims. Enables an early (presumptive) allowance of benefits for 6 months based on a substantial probability of a final allowance when all required documentation is obtained. A PD can be reversed to a denial, but the claimant does not return the PD benefits.
DHU
Disability Hearings Unit. A unit in each DDD regional office that conducts in person hearings with disabled beneficiaries who appeal a DDD decision that the individual is no longer disabled.
Mandatory Supplementation
The supplementary payments that are made only to beneficiaries who were converted to the SSI program from former State assistance programs at the inception of the SSI program.
Maximum Benefit Period (Benefit Duration)
This is the maximum length of time for which benefits are payable under the plan as long as the employee remains continuously disabled.
Benefit Year
The 52 consecutive weeks for which you are eligible to receive unemployment benefits. The benefit year begins on the day that you file for unemployment benefits.
IDEA
Individuals with Disabilities Education Act
Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW)
Certification by a state as a licensed clinical social worker. Such licensure often requires at least two years experience with a direct client caseload under supervision.
Blind Work Expenses (SSI)
If you are blind, when we determine your SSI eligibility and payment amount we do not count any earned income that you use to meet expenses in earning the income.
Work Incentives/Employment Support
SSA policies that help disability beneficiaries go to work and receive benefits in an attempt to become more independent.
Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE)
The provision that permits the exclusion from earnings of the costs of items and services which are needed in order for a disabled individual to work, which are paid for by the individual, and which are necessarily incurred by that individual because of a physical or mental impairment.
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