Research from Timothy J. Moore illuminates the varied economic effects of Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) Family Maximum Rules on disabled persons’ households. Depending on the number of dependents and marital status, incomes vary significantly. Data pulled from the Consumer Expenditure Survey (2010–19) and the National Beneficiary Survey (2017, 2019) show that larger DI households with more dependents experience lower income levels. DI families with over one dependent average household incomes between 40 and 51% in comparison to non-DI households. Single DI beneficiaries with three or more children stand out as having the lowest overall income, with a median of around $16,000. Furthermore, larger households are less likely to own homes compared to smaller ones, and almost 80% of households headed by single DI recipients with three or more children fall below the poverty line. These findings demonstrate that the current DI program, which doesn’t adjust benefits based on the number of children in a household, provides better economic security to households with fewer dependents.

If you’re a beneficiary trying to navigate these complex scenarios, getting in touch with the right government department for assistance is essential. If you need to address a concern or just have a simple inquiry about your benefits, you can easily contact the edd customer service through their helpline or website. You might also want to visit eddcaller.com for more detailed instructions and advice on how to get through to an edd officer. It’s always important to be able to speak directly to a representative who can address and clarify any confusion or issues related to your disability benefits.