Tuesday, September 07, 2010
West Virginians' Disability Benefits Ranks Highest In Nation
WEST VIRGINIA....
According to the Social Security Administration, the percentage of West Virginians receiving disability benefits ranks highest in the nation. In an August report, the agency said 91,273 people, or 5.02 percent of the state's population, are considered disabled workers. Another 14,835 West Virginians were listed as dependent spouses or children of those on disability, bringing total beneficiaries to 106,108. More than $108.5 million in disability payments were made to state residents last year, with the average monthly amount payment being $1,128.
According to the Social Security Administration, the percentage of West Virginians receiving disability benefits ranks highest in the nation. In an August report, the agency said 91,273 people, or 5.02 percent of the state's population, are considered disabled workers. Another 14,835 West Virginians were listed as dependent spouses or children of those on disability, bringing total beneficiaries to 106,108. More than $108.5 million in disability payments were made to state residents last year, with the average monthly amount payment being $1,128.
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