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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS (DIB) AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)?

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WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN DISABILITY INSURANCE BENEFITS (DIB) AND SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)?

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In order to be eligible under either program a person must be disabled. In addition, in order to be eligible for DIB a person must have worked and have sufficient earnings to establish a claim. As to SSI, in addition to being unable to work, a person must have very limited assets and income.