Most people don’t realize that there are two different types of disability benefits offered by the Social Security Administration. There’s Social Security Disability (SSD). This is also referred to as Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits. The other type of benefit is called Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as SSI. These two benefits have some similarities and some differences. Different people may only be eligible for one, both, or neither type of benefit. Your work history, living situation, income, and more will determine which benefit, if any, you may be eligible to receive. As the application process can often be long and overwhelming, it’s helpful to understand the similarities and differences between SSD and SSI before filing any initial applications.
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