What types of Social Security disability benefits are there? What are SSI and SSDI?
The government decides your benefits based on either your work record or your financial need. Generally speaking, if you’ve worked enough and paid enough in Social Security taxes, you may qualify for Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) if you are found disabled. if you have very limited income and assets, then you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The medical requirements for both programs are exactly the same.
