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Today's Terms
Impairment-Related Work Expenses (IRWE)
Definition:
The provision that permits the exclusion from earnings of the costs of items and services which are needed in order for a disabled individual to work, which are paid for by the individual, and which are necessarily incurred by that individual because of a physical or mental impairment.
Own Occupation (Own Occ)
Definition:
Under this definition, an insured will be considered disabled only if he or she is unable to perform the duties of his or her occupation.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI):
Definition:
A cash benefit authorized by Title 16 of the federal Social Security Act. Eligibility and benefits are administered by the federal Social Security Administration at field offices throughout each state.
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