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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Social Security Disability Insurance, or SSDI, is disability insurance earned by working and paying payroll taxes. Individuals are eligible for SSDI for up to ten years after they are no longer working. If you have become disabled within the last five years, you are likely eligible for SSDI benefits.
Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is based on a disabled individual's income and resources. Even if you do not qualify for SSDI because you have not worked in many years, you may still be eligible for SSI.
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