Many individuals are eligible for benefits under both the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs at the same time. We use the term “concurrent” when individuals are eligible for benefits under both programs.

What is the difference between Social Security and disability benefits?

What Is the difference between SSI and SSDI? The major difference is that SSI determination is based on age/disability and limited income and resources, whereas SSDI determination is based on disability and work credits. In addition, in most states, an SSI recipient will automatically qualify for Medicaid.

What is the Social Security disability process?

Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs). The field office then sends the case to a DDS for evaluation of disability.

How is a disability claim determined by Social Security?

Disability Determination Process. Social Security representatives in the field offices usually obtain applications for disability benefits in person, by telephone, by mail, or by filing online. The application and related forms ask for a description of the claimant’s impairment(s), treatment sources,…

What does it mean to be insured for SSDI?

The Basics About Disability Benefits The SSDI program pays benefits to you and certain family members if you are “insured.” This means that you worked long enough – and recently enough – and paid Social Security taxes on your earnings.

Where do I go to make a disability claim?

Disability Claims Process Video Series Most Social Security disability claims are initially processed through a network of local Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices and State agencies (usually called Disability Determination Services or DDSs).

Where does the money from Social Security disability come from?

Social Security disability benefits come from two different federal programs administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA). The first program, Social Security disability insurance (SSDI), only provides benefits to disabled workers who already paid taxes into the trust fund.