Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability. Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process.

2024年12月4日 · Learn how you may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a disability or are 65 or over.

• The SSDI program pays monthly benefits to a disabled person and certain family members, if the disabled person is “insured,” meaning that person worked long enough — and recently enough — and paid Social Security taxes on those earnings.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work. Individuals may be eligible for Disability if they have: Enough work history. See if you might be eligible for Disability. Your benefits may include a monthly payment and Medicare.

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.

Generally, you must have worked for at least 5 of the last 10 years to qualify for Disability. People under the age of 24 may not need to have worked as long. Sign in and look under “More Benefits” to see if you’ve worked long enough to qualify.

2021年7月22日 · When the unexpected happens and you can no longer work due to a serious medical condition, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be a lifeline for you and your family. Most American workers contribute to Social Security through federal payroll taxes.

2024年6月27日 · Enacted in 1956, SSDI pays benefits to millions of disabled workers and their dependent family members, providing a crucial source of financial security for people who are severely limited in their ability to work because of a disabling illness or injury.

2024年6月25日 · Disability insurance is a form of income protection. If you’re hurt or sick and can’t work, you can file a claim and your disability insurance will pay out in regular installments until you go back to work or until the policy term ends.

2023年6月27日 · Disability insurance pays part of your income if you are too sick or injured to work. There are two main types of disability insurance: short-term and long-term. Disability insurance typically...