Disability insurance: definitions, costs and state programs About Editorial policy Contact
D Disability Cover Review Independent disability research
Guides & analysis

Articles

Long-form explainers and cost breakdowns, refreshed as rules change.

SSDI Comparison

SSDI vs Private Disability: Taxation of benefits

Taxation of benefits: SSDI — taxable above income thresholds; private — tax-free if you paid premiums.

Aspect Taxation of benefitsSSDI Taxable above income thresholdsPrivate policy Tax-free if you paid premiums