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Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME)

Average Indexed Monthly Earnings (AIME) is a term used by the Social Security Administration to determine a person's retirement benefits. The AIME is calculated by taking the average of a person's highest 35 years of earnings, adjusted for inflation. 

Currently Insured

In insurance, currently insured refers to an individual whois covered by an insurance policy and has paid the required premiums to maintain their coverage. Here are some key features of currently insured in insurance:

FICA Taxation

FICA stands for Federal Insurance Contributions Act, which is a law that requires employers and employees to contribute to the SocialSecurity and Medicare programs in the United States. The FICA tax is a payroll tax that is automatically deducted from employees' paychecks and paid by their employers to fund these programs.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a federal program that provides benefits to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. Here are the key features of SSDI:

Social Security Disability Insured Status

Social Security Disability Insured Status refers to a person's eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits based on their work history and Social Security taxes paid.

Social Security Fully Insured

"Social Security Fully Insured" refers to a person's eligibility for certain Social Security benefits based on their work history and Social Security taxes paid. Here are the key features of beingSocial Security Fully Insured:

Social Security Partially Insured Status

"Social Security Partially Insured Status" refers to a person's eligibility for certain Social Security benefits based on their work history and Social Security taxes paid. Here are the key features of beingSocial Security Partially Insured:

Social Security Total Disability 

"Social Security Total Disability" refers to a disability status under the Social Security Administration (SSA) that entitles individuals to receive disability benefits. Here are the key features of SocialSecurity Total Disability:

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