What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?

One of the economic requirements to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is to avoid engaging in Substantial Gainful Activity, or SGA for short. This means that if you want to apply for disability benefits, you must not meet the standard of SGA. But what exactly is Substantial Gainful Activity, and why does it matter? Continue reading “What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?”

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