EDPNA PRACTICE EXAM QUESTIONS
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335 Answer: The
disability benefits are available to disabled widows and widowers of insured
workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at an age between age
50 and 60.
- Disability began w/in 7 years after the spouses death
- Deceased spouse must have been on T2 benefits or had T2 insured
status before death
▶ Substitution of Party POMS 23510.035 Answer: **Rule is NOT in CFR
(hallex 1-2-1-50)
SSA - 539 Form
T16 - limited to surviving spouse who was living w/ claimant within the past
6 months or parent/parents of disabled or blind child.
Order of Sub for T2:
1. Surviving Spoise
2. Children entitled to monthly benefits
3. Parents of claimant who are entitled
4. Surviving Spouse (not living w/ claimant)
5. Children of claimant
6. Parents of claimant
7. Legal rep of estate
▶ Special Insured Status 404.130 Answer: Disabled before age 31.
1. Must be fully insured
2. You have QCs in at least one-half of the quarters during the period
ending with that quarter and beginning with the quarter after the quarter
you became age 21; however -
(i) If the number of quarters during this period is an odd number, we reduce
the number by one; and
(ii) If the period has less than 12 quarters, you must have at least 6 QCs in
the 12-quarter period ending with that quarter.
, ▶ Continuing Disability Reviews 404.1589 416.989 Answer: Reviews post
receiving SSDI benefits
Two Types:
1. Medical (3 years)
2. Work ( Trial Work Period)
▶ Trial Work Period (TWP) 404.1592 Answer: SSA incentive to provide a
person with SSA money for up to five nine months in a five year period
when they have earned more than the SSA income limit
- the 9 months does NOT have to be consecutive
- If they make under $900/m, this month does not count
▶ In-Kind Income Answer: Non-cash payments received in exchange for
services rendered or in lieu of a cash contribution
▶ Earned Income 416.1111 Answer: Any income (wages/salary) that is
generated by working
- First $20 is always taken off
- Self Employment - take net earnings yearly and divide by 12.
▶ Unearned Income 416.1121 416.1124 Answer: Income received from
sources other than employment
Examples: Cash, Pensions, Annuities, SSDI benefits, Rental income,
Inheritance, prizes/awards/gifts, Alimony, Child Support
▶ One-Third Reduction Rule 416.1131 Answer: If receiving food and
shelter, SSI benefits are reduced by 1/3.
Example: If they are getting max amount, $841, the payment would be
$561.
▶ Presumed Maximum Value (PMV) 416.1140 Answer: allows you to
show that your in-kind support and maintenance is not equal to the
presumed value. We will not use the presumed value if you show us that -
(i) The current market value of any food or shelter you receive, minus any
payment you make for them, is lower than the presumed value; or
(ii) The actual amount someone else pays for your food or shelter is lower
than the presumed value.
AND DETAILED SOLUTIONS 2026
▶ Disabled Widow(er) Benefits (DWB or DIWW) 404.335 Answer: The
disability benefits are available to disabled widows and widowers of insured
workers, with benefits first payable to the widow(er) at an age between age
50 and 60.
- Disability began w/in 7 years after the spouses death
- Deceased spouse must have been on T2 benefits or had T2 insured
status before death
▶ Substitution of Party POMS 23510.035 Answer: **Rule is NOT in CFR
(hallex 1-2-1-50)
SSA - 539 Form
T16 - limited to surviving spouse who was living w/ claimant within the past
6 months or parent/parents of disabled or blind child.
Order of Sub for T2:
1. Surviving Spoise
2. Children entitled to monthly benefits
3. Parents of claimant who are entitled
4. Surviving Spouse (not living w/ claimant)
5. Children of claimant
6. Parents of claimant
7. Legal rep of estate
▶ Special Insured Status 404.130 Answer: Disabled before age 31.
1. Must be fully insured
2. You have QCs in at least one-half of the quarters during the period
ending with that quarter and beginning with the quarter after the quarter
you became age 21; however -
(i) If the number of quarters during this period is an odd number, we reduce
the number by one; and
(ii) If the period has less than 12 quarters, you must have at least 6 QCs in
the 12-quarter period ending with that quarter.
, ▶ Continuing Disability Reviews 404.1589 416.989 Answer: Reviews post
receiving SSDI benefits
Two Types:
1. Medical (3 years)
2. Work ( Trial Work Period)
▶ Trial Work Period (TWP) 404.1592 Answer: SSA incentive to provide a
person with SSA money for up to five nine months in a five year period
when they have earned more than the SSA income limit
- the 9 months does NOT have to be consecutive
- If they make under $900/m, this month does not count
▶ In-Kind Income Answer: Non-cash payments received in exchange for
services rendered or in lieu of a cash contribution
▶ Earned Income 416.1111 Answer: Any income (wages/salary) that is
generated by working
- First $20 is always taken off
- Self Employment - take net earnings yearly and divide by 12.
▶ Unearned Income 416.1121 416.1124 Answer: Income received from
sources other than employment
Examples: Cash, Pensions, Annuities, SSDI benefits, Rental income,
Inheritance, prizes/awards/gifts, Alimony, Child Support
▶ One-Third Reduction Rule 416.1131 Answer: If receiving food and
shelter, SSI benefits are reduced by 1/3.
Example: If they are getting max amount, $841, the payment would be
$561.
▶ Presumed Maximum Value (PMV) 416.1140 Answer: allows you to
show that your in-kind support and maintenance is not equal to the
presumed value. We will not use the presumed value if you show us that -
(i) The current market value of any food or shelter you receive, minus any
payment you make for them, is lower than the presumed value; or
(ii) The actual amount someone else pays for your food or shelter is lower
than the presumed value.
