Can I apply for both SSI and Social Security Disability benefits?
Yes. However, while you may apply for both, you will only receive Social Security Disability if the monthly benefit is greater than the monthly maximum SSI benefit for which you qualify. If the monthly benefit for Social Security Disability is less than your SSI would be, you will first receive Social Security Disability benefits and then the difference in SSI up to the total allowable benefits for which you would qualify for SSI only.
