Basic (06-06)

DI 10105.060 Requirements for Entitlement to a Disability Insurance Benefit (DIB)

A number holder (NH) is entitled to DIB as of the first month in which all of the following requirements are met:

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  DIB insured status (RS 00301.120); and

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  A valid application has been filed (GN 00204.001); and

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  The NH has not attained full retirement age (FRA) or age 55 for certain blind cases (See DI 10105.080); and

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  Is disabled (DI 10105.065); and

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  Has served a waiting period or is exempt from a waiting period (DI 10105.070). Also see DI 10105.015 for additional requirements for benefits payable prior to 9/65.