Ch. 10 - Social Security

One becomes eligible for Social Security disability benefits after having been disabled for

a. 3 months

b. 5 months

c. 6 months

d. 12 months

What determines the full amount of Social Security retirement benefits a qualified individual is entitled to receive?

a. Primary Insurance Amount (PIA)

b. Total taxes paid into FICA

c. Number of dependents

d. State of residence

What is Old Age and Survivors Health Insurance (OASDHI) also known as?

a. Medicare

b. Social Security

c. Medicaid

d. FICA

Q is severely injured in an automobile accident and becomes totally disabled. How many months must Q be disabled before being able to apply for Social Security disability benefits?

a. 3

b. 4

c. 5

d. 6

How many quarters must be an employee have worked in a covered occupation to be considered fully insured for Social Security disability income?

a. 25

b. 30

c. 35

d. 40

To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, an employee must be unable to perform

a. any occupation

b. his/her current occupation

c. any occupation that reflects the employee's educational level

d. any occupation that the employee is qualified and willing to do

All of these are considered to be a benefit under Social Security EXCEPT for

a. survivorship

b. unemployment

c. disability

d. retirement