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Do I Continue To Receive SSDI Forever?

I have been receiving SSDI since 2005 , this year I turned 60, do i continue tlo receive SSDI forever yes i am still disabled or will itchange over to SSI and if it does does will my benefits increase or decrease? I can barely make it and am not able or allowed to work.
Also I have a student loan which interest is outrageous and I am worried about what will happen. Do you have any advice on getting it dissolved there is no way I am able to pay it and I don't have any money for an attorney.
Thank you so much.

Hi,

Your Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits will convert to regular Social Security retirement benefits when you reach your full retirement (FRA) age of 67. Your benefit rate won't change when that happens.

My only area of expertise is Social Security benefits, so I'm unable to give you any advice about student loans.

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Oct 12 2020 - 8:38am
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