My Captain! with this of Walt Whitman's great poem. 1  slide 1 of 4. Background Information Abraham Lincoln was a man Walt Whitman deeply admired and is the captain to whom Whitman refers. 2  slide 2 of 4. O Captain! 3  slide 3 of 4. Analysis Now that we have a little background information, we can continue with our analysis.  slide 4 of 4.
See these basics of short-term disability insurance for an overview. Once the short-term benefits expire (generally after three to six months), long-term disability insurance pays a percentage of your salary, usually 50 to 60 percent, depending on the policy. The benefits last until you can go back to work or for the number of years stated in the policy.
Again, there is really no âone size fits allâ answer as to how long Social Security Disability benefits last. To put it in the simplest terms, Social Security Disability benefits can remain in effect for as long as you are disabled or until you reach the age of 65. Once you reach the age of 65, Social Security Disability benefits stop and retirement benefits kick in.