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== Why some individuals are not in the SSDI == | == Why some individuals are not in the SSDI == | ||
*'''Unemployed:''' Those that never worked may not have had a social security number. | *'''Unemployed:''' Those that never worked may not have had a social security number. It wasn't until 1987 that assigning a social security at birth was instituted as an option for parents. In 1971, it was required for all US citizens to have a social security number if they wanted to receive any income from employment. | ||
*'''Self-employed:''' Those that were self-employed did not qualify for a social security number. This included farmers, many doctors, attorneys and other self-employed professionals. | *'''Self-employed:''' Those that were self-employed did not qualify for a social security number. This included farmers, many doctors, attorneys and other self-employed professionals. | ||
*'''Railroad employees:''' The Railroad Act provided those employed in the railroad industry with benefits and did not need social security. | *'''Railroad employees:''' The Railroad Act provided those employed in the railroad industry with benefits and did not need social security. | ||
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