The Social Security Administration (SSA) has programs, which can provide you with monthly payments, to aid individuals with medical conditions severe enough to prevent them from working for at least a year. A disabling condition is defined as one that prohibits you from performing the physical and mental activities required to do your job, which the SSA describes as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). In 2021, a worker could not earn more than $1,310 per month, or $2,190 per month if the worker is blind. There are a wide range of conditions that may qualify you for benefits. Some of the most common are musculoskeletal disorders like arthritis, mental disorders like depression, and nervous system disorders like epilepsy.