Social Security SSDI and SSI are Different Programsu2029 - AARP
Dec 22, 2025 · What are SSI and SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both pay benefits to people who the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
Who is eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a federal benefit program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides safety-net financial support for people in need. You may …
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Jun 8, 2021 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
COLA 2026: Will Social Security Disability Get a Boost? - AARP
Oct 29, 2025 · So people collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two types of payments Social Security administers for people unable to work due …
What Automatically Qualifies You for Disability Benefits - AARP
Mar 23, 2021 · The Social Security Blue Book runs down the physical and mental health disorders that automatically qualify you as meeting the medical requirements.
Applying For Social Security Disability - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · You can apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) online. You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
How to Track a Social Security Disability Case - AARP
Mar 24, 2021 · Use your My Social Security Account to check the status of a disability application or appeal. Here's what else to know about managing your case.
Savings Accounts and Social Security Disability Benefits - AARP
Aug 18, 2021 · A look at the rules on savings limits for Social Security disabled beneficiaries that may impact program eligibility.
How Do Financial Assets Affect SSI Benefits? - AARP
Nov 5, 2021 · Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides monthly payments for people who are older, blind or have a disability and are in financial need. The Social Security Administration (SSA), which …
Working Part-Time While Getting Disability Benefits - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Social Security limits how much you can earn while collecting disability benefits but also offers programs to help you return to steady work.