Who Is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Are you disabled and unable to work and wondering who can receive disability benefits from the Social Security Administration?
My name is Kaitlin Wildoner, and I’m an attorney who helps disabled clients obtain their disability benefits as quickly as possible so they can focus on getting better.
In this video, I’m going to cover who may be eligible for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration.
Who Can Receive Disability Benefits?
Here are some factors that determine who is eligible to receive benefits that are administered by the Social Security Administration, which include both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
To receive Social Security benefits, individuals must meet specific eligibility criteria. These criteria can vary depending on the type of benefit but generally include factors such as:
- Age
- Disability status
- Income
- Assets
- Work history
SSDI vs. SSI: Understanding the Difference
Both SSDI and SSI benefits are available to individuals who have a qualifying disability that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability.
The condition must be:
- Severe enough to prevent substantial gainful activity, and
- Expected to last at least 12 months or end in death
SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)
SSDI benefits are based on an individual’s work history.
To qualify, individuals typically need to have earned a certain number of work credits through prior employment.
SSI (Supplemental Security Income)
SSI, on the other hand, is a needs-based program.
Eligibility is determined based on an individual’s:
- Income
- Resources
- And their disability status
To qualify for SSI, individuals must have limited income and resources within the Social Security Administration’s established limits.
The Importance of Documentation
It’s important to note that the eligibility criteria can be complex, and each case is assessed individually.
Meeting these criteria is important for Social Security benefit qualification, but individuals will still need to provide documentation and information throughout the application process.
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