Many of you have asked what is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI disability? Below is a brief chart with detailed links to help you and your constituents/clients further understand these two programs.
| This program is financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers, and self-employed persons. · The worker will get Medicare coverage automatically after receiving disability benefits for two years. · To be eligible for a Social Security benefit, the worker must earn sufficient credits based on taxable work to be "insured" for Social Security purposes. · Disability benefits are payable to: · · blind or disabled workers · The amount of the monthly disability benefit is based on the Social Security earnings record of the insured worker. See Understanding the Benefits for a complete explanation SSDI. |
| This program is financed through general revenues from taxes, meaning benefits are not based on your prior work history. · In most states, beneficiaries will automatically be eligible for Medicaid. · SSI benefits are payable to: · individuals age 65 or older · adults who are disabled or blind · Eligibility requirements: · a U.S. citizen or national, or in one of certain categories of aliens. · The monthly payment varies up to the maximum federal benefit rate, which may be supplemented by the state. See Understanding Supplemental Security Income for a complete explanation of SSI. Answers to other related Social Security Disability Topics. |
