What are some similarities and differences between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
SSDI eligibility requires a disability or medical condition that stops an adult with a previous work history from engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA) for 12 months or more. Income from sources other than employment and resources, such as from savings or other investments, do not preclude SSDI eligibility. Read how Social Security counts “work credits” to help determine eligibility for SSDI. SSI eligibility for adults is based on the same disability criteria as SGA standards as for SSDI, but requires no previous wok history. Instead, SSI eligibility is based on need and so, in order to qualify, the individual must have very little in the way of other income and resources. To learn more, read Understanding Supplemental Security Income. An SSDI “child’s” benefit (based on a parent’s work history) may be paid to an adult with a disability that began prior to age twenty-two, who has never worked at a substantial gainful activity (SGA) level. This benefit is also sometimes known a
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