The risk of disability rises with age. While younger workers may not think of disability as a significant
concern, the reality is that the older we get, the more likely we are to experience disabling health issues.
People are more than twice as likely to qualify for SSDI at age 50 as they are at age 40, and the chances
continue to rise as workers age. By age 60, individuals are more than twice as likely to qualify for SSDI
benefits as they were at age 50.
With the increasing likelihood of disability as workers grow older, it is essential to protect and maintain
SSDI as a reliable safeguard for older Americans.
As the workforce ages, SSDI becomes an increasingly important support system for older workers facing
unexpected health challenges.