Show Learn how you can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income.Average Time of Transaction Apply for Federal Disability Benefits Share What is Social Security Disability Insurance? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a Federal disability income program for adults who have worked and now find
themselves unable to work due to a disability. What is Supplemental Security Income? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is Federal program for adults and children who meet the definition of disabled and have limited income and resources. It is designed to help aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income; and it provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. How
does it work? Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need. EligibilityThe definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. No benefits are payable for partial disability or for short-term disability. "Disability" under Social Security is based on your inability to work. We consider you disabled under Social Security rules if:
This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers' compensation, insurance, savings and investments. Visit SSA’s website to see how they decide if you are disabled. How ToRefer to this step by step process to apply for disability benefits. You can save your application as you go.
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Download the checklist for the Online Adult Disability Application from the Social Security Administration’s website: http://www.socialsecurity.gov/hlp/radr/10/ovw001-checklist.pdf ApplyApply for Social Security Disability Insurance APPLY ONLINE Apply by phone: Call SSA at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. Apply in person: Visit your local Social Security office. (Call first to make an appointment.) Apply for Social Security Income There is no online SSI Application. Schedule an appointment with a local Social Security office to file an application. Call 1-800-772-1213 (TYY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday 7 am to 7 pm. Who gets the SSI?Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people who have limited income and few resources. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as for those of any age, including children, who are blind or have disabilities.
Who is eligible for SSI in California?SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as people of any age, including children, who are blind or have disabilities. To qualify for SSI, you must also have little or no income and few resources.
What is the difference between Social Security and SSI?Social Security benefits may be paid to you and certain members of your family if you are “insured” meaning you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Unlike Social Security benefits, SSI benefits are not based on your prior work or a family member's prior work.
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