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Original2 Wrote: May 13, 2012 9:52 AM

At age 62, Social Security Disability Insurance converts to regular Social Security- the amounts remain the same because they are both calculated on highest quarter of income. At least this was so a few years ago. SSI (Supplemental Security Insurance) is state run, and that's where the checks for drunk and crazy money comes from. You are not supposed to be able to qualify for both at the same time.

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The Starsky and Hutch President

Truth001 wrote: Way to rally the troops Ransom. Blame SSDI for the lower unemployment numbers! That is stretch even for you John. You don't mention that many baby boomers are starting to retire. SSDI is nothing but a slam at many good people who have had to resort to this program. That does not mean there isn't some fraud. There are always a few that make it bad for the many.- Unemployment Explained: Obama's Disability Scammers

Dear Comrade Pravda,

At issue here, as we wrote originally, is that SSDI enrollments have gone up while the number of people in the...