Legally Blind Disability Benefits
20 degrees or less in the better eye that should last at least 12 months.
Legally blind disability benefits. The maximum income for ssi benefits for legally blind individuals is considerably lower see above for information on ssi income limits. Social security disability insurance ssdi. Disability freeze there is a special rule that may help you get higher retirement or disability benefits someday.
For example those who are declared legally blind with medical tests are considered automatically approved for disability benefits under section 2 00 of the blue book. The social security administration ssa offers two programs that people who are legally blind or visually impaired may qualify for. For those whose blindness is not listed in the blue book do not worry you are not disqualified from receiving benefits.
According to social security administration legally blind or visual impairment can be defined as best corrected visual acuity of 20 200 or worse in the better eye or a visual field limitation i e. Social security disability income offers monthly benefits if you meet the definition of legally blind. In western countries some places have social security disability ssd benefits for legally blind people.
Fortunately in some cases social security disability benefits can alleviate some of this financial strain. Disability benefits read. To receive ssdi benefits the blindness has to have lasted or must be expected to last at least 12 months.
This booklet also is available in braille and other formats. Disability benefits publication no.
