We’re facing some pretty uncertain times in the country right now, and a lot of this strife is being caused by social media. Lately, outrageous news stories have been flooding people’s feeds spouting rumors and lies as if they were fact. Now this trend of fake news has started narrowing in on a new target, Social Security Disability…
Is Fake News Targeting Social Security Disability?
Social Security is already the butt of many rumors. Some people say that it’s a secret welfare program while others say that the system is plagued by a high fraud rate. These rumors are just as untrue now as they have always been, but people are taking these rumors seriously because of fake online news articles.
Have you seen articles claiming that young non-disabled people are applying for Social Security Disability benefits? Have you seen articles with pictures of these young people filling Social Security offices? Well, don’t be fooled. These articles are baiting you for a click and trying to trick you to boot. Here are some things you should know that will make you question these kinds of stories when you see them.
- You must pay FICA taxes to receive Social Security Disability benefits.
- In most cases, you must pay those taxes for a minimum of 10 years.
- The Government Accountability Office found that less than 1 percent of Social Security filings were fraudulent.
- Only around 35 percent of all Social Security benefits go to people below retirement age.
- The Social Security Disability process is so rigorous, it can take up to two years to get through it.
Getting Social Security Disability benefits is no walk in the park. It takes medical records, time and it can even require professional assistance. To learn the truth about Social Security Disability, keep reading our blog. You can also share your thoughts with our Tulsa disability attorneys on our Twitter and Facebook feeds.
