Two of the most
common federal programs that provide financial assistance to people
in need are SSI and SSDI. They are both commonly referred to as
social security benefits, but they are two different programs. Read
on to understand the basic difference between the two.
Social
Security Disability Insurance
SSDI is a program that
is available to workers of all ages. It’s designed to aid those who
have become disabled and can no longer engage in gainful employment
due to said disability. To receive SSDI, you must have accumulated a
requisite number of work credits (40), 20 of which must have been
earned in the ten years prior to your disability.
Social
Security Supplemental Insurance
SSI is a program that
aids elderly, blind and disabled individuals who have limited
resources to pay for food and shelter. Unlike with SSDI, SSI
recipients are not required to have earned work credits to receive
financial assistance. The main requirement, besides being blind,
elderly or disabled is that SSI recipients have limited access to
resources to cover their basic necessities
Social
Security Lawyer in Chicago
If you’re dealing with a
claim involving either SSI or SSDI, then your best bet is to contact
a Social
Security lawyer in Chicago. The full details of
each of these programs are complex and nuanced. An attorney who is
available to practice Social Security law understands the ins and
outs of both programs and can help you make the right decisions to
get the outcome you’re looking for.
Contact Jeffrey
A. Rabin & Associates, Ltd. today to speak
with an attorney for your Social Security need.
