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Mental disorder
Definition:
In DSM-III, a mental disorder is conceptualized as a clinically significant behavioral or psychologic syndrome or pattern that occurs in an individual and that typically is associated with either a painful symptom (distress) or impairment in one or more important areas of functioning (disability).
Work Incentives/Employment Support
Definition:
SSA policies that help disability beneficiaries go to work and receive benefits in an attempt to become more independent.
Mandatory Supplementation
Definition:
The supplementary payments that are made only to beneficiaries who were converted to the SSI program from former State assistance programs at the inception of the SSI program.
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