What Are SSI and SSDI?
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are disability benefits programs run by Social Security (SSA). Both programs pay monthly cash benefits to people with disabilities To get SSI and SSDI, you must be disabled under SSA’s rules. That means that you have physical and/or mental health problems that make you unable to work for at least one year. SSI and SSDI come with health care benefits. With SSI, you get Medicaid (MassHealth). With SSDI, you get Medicare, after a waiting period. What’s the Main Difference Between SSI and SSDI? SSI is for people with disabilities who have low incomes and assets less than $2000. You can get SSI if you have never worked. SSDI is for people with disabilities who have a work history. Usually you need to have worked 5 out of the last 10 years to get SSDI. The amount of SSDI you get depends on your past earnings. SSDI has no income and asset limits. Can I Get SSI and SSDI if I am Homeless? In a Shelter? YES. You d
