Crucial Information about the Social Security Disability Application Process and SSIdisability application is taken in both programs. The specific program that a claim is filed in is determined by the social security office where the claim is initiated, but it is based on whether or not a person has worked long enough, or recently enough, to have insured status. Individuals who have insured status will be eligible to file for Social Security Disability; whereas individuals who are not covered for this program, or who are no longer covered (yes, you can lose your insured status for SSDI if you have not worked for quite some time) must file for SSI. As for concurrent claims in which an application is filed in both programs, these occur when a person is eligible to have a claim taken for SSDI (because, they have worked long enough and have also earned enough quarters of coverage and work credits to be insured) but will only qualify to receive a relatively small monthly disability benefit check. Concurrent claims are really for the purpose of ensuring that a person will receive at least a minimum amount each month for their disability benefit. And that minimum amount is whatever the current maximum is for a full SSI disability check. Having said that, however, eligibility for SSI is takes into account one's unearned income as well as their assets. For instance, for SSI a single individual cannot have more than two thousand dollars in countable assets before voiding their eligibility for SSI. No such asset limit applies to SSDI--but it does affect individuals who might otherwise be eligible to have a concurrent claim taken in both disability benefit programs. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: What are my chances of being approved for disability in North Carolina? How are Social Security Disability cases decided? - the Process Social Security Uses In Every Disability Case What is the process for approving a Social Security Disability claim? Filing for Disability - Can you speed up the Social Security Disability process? Why is the Social Security Disability Decision Process So Slow? Crucial Information about the Social Security Disability Application Process and SSI Disability Claims Through Social Security - How Long is the Process? The Social Security Disability award notice process in North Carolina How to qualify for disability - The Process of Qualifying for Benefits Social Security Disability SSI Criteria and the Evaluation Process The Social Security Disability Approval Process and the Criteria for Decisions Receiving SSDI payments and working below the SGA limit If you apply for disability in Texas Disability requirements in Texas Qualifying For Disability in Texas |
