What other benefit programs are available and how do they work with the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program?
Many additional benefits programs may be available to you depending on your work history and the benefits an employer has provided. They may include California State Disability Insurance (SDI) and privately sponsored short term disability and long term disability programs. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) may be available depending on a wage earner’s work history. If you are eligible for SSDI, you may also be eligible for health coverage such as Medicare after waiting periods have been satisfied. When eligible for SSI in California you will be automatically enrolled in SSI-Linked Medi-Cal. Some individuals may have access to private health coverage or continuation of private health coverage (COBRA, OBRA or Cal-COBRA).
