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Social Security Act

The federal law that created the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits.

Titles II and XVIII

Specific sections of the Social Security Act. Title II deals with Social Security cash benefits (like disability payments), and Title XVIII deals with Medicare health insurance.

Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI)

Cash payments from Social Security for people who cannot work because of a severe medical condition that is expected to last at least a year or result in death.

Medicare

A federal health insurance program mainly for people age 65 or older, some younger people with disabilities, and people with End-Stage Renal Disease.

Waiting Period

A required period of time an approved applicant must wait before they can start receiving benefits, such as cash payments or health insurance coverage.

Minimum Essential Coverage

A type of health insurance that meets the basic coverage standards set by the Affordable Care Act, such as health plans from an employer or government programs like Medicaid.