Question

opción múltiple

¿cuánto tiempo debe estar una persona incapacitada para realizar cualquier actividad lucrativa debido a una discapacidad física o mental para tener derecho a la incapacidad total de la seguridad social?

a. 3 meses
b. 6 meses
c. 12 meses
d. 1 mes

Explanation:

Identify the definition of total disability under Social Security

The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines total disability as an inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity (SGA) by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment.

Determine the required duration of the impairment

To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, the physical or mental impairment must be expected to result in death, or must have lasted or be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.

Match with the given options

The question asks for the duration required to qualify ("¿Cuánto tiempo debe estar una persona incapacitada..."). The duration is 12 months, which corresponds to option C.

Answer:

• A. 3 meses
• B. 6 meses
• C. 12 meses (Correct answer)
• D. 1 mes