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Metastatic Breast Cancer

Breast cancer that has spread from the breast to other parts of the body, such as the bones, lungs, liver, or brain.

Social Security Act

A law passed in 1935 that created a system of social insurance programs in the United States, including old-age benefits, disability insurance, and Medicare.

Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI)

Monthly payments provided by the Social Security Administration to people who are unable to work due to a severe medical condition that is expected to last at least a year or result in death.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program primarily for people aged 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease (permanent kidney failure requiring dialysis or a transplant).

Waiting Period

A mandatory length of time that must pass after an event (like being approved for disability) before benefits or coverage can begin.

Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS)

A progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects nerve cells in the brain and spinal cord, causing loss of muscle control. Often referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease.