Listing the Social Security Disability and SSI differencesHere is a short item-by-item list of the various differences between the social security administration's title II (a.k.a. Social Security Disability) and title 16 (a.k.a. SSI) disability programs. 1. SSI disability is a needs based program available to individuals who do not qualify for Social Security Disability while eligibility for social security disability is based on earned work credits. 2. SSI disability benefits are capped at a maximum amount that all SSI recipients may "potentially" receive while Social Security Disability benefits are based on an individual's earnings history. 3. Social Security Disability recipients receive medicare two years after their date of entitlement while SSI recipients receive medicaid benefits (in most states). 4. An SSI recipient's monthly benefit amount may be affected by the income of a spouse. This is not the case for Social Security Disability benefits. 5. The eligibility for SSI disability includes consideration of one's assets, which are limited to two thousand dollars. In other words, to be eligible for SSI an applicant (or recipient) cannot have countable assets in excess of this amount. 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: How long does a Disability Claim take in North Carolina? Eligibility for SSI disability benefits Qualifying eligibility for SSI Will I be approved for disability on appeal? Am I eligible for SSI? Can you be approved for disability without a hearing? Why does it take so long to wait for a disability hearing How does a person qualify for disability and become eligible? SSI Disability Appeal works better than a new claim Getting disability approved on a reconsideration with an attorney Can you speed up a disability claim? Should I get a lawyer if I have already filed for disability? |
