Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a disability that stops or limits their ability to work.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have a five month waiting period, which means that benefit payments will not begin before the sixth full month of disability. The SSDI waiting period begins the first full month after the date we decide your disability began.

Dec 4, 2024 · Learn how you may be eligible for benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have a disability or are 65 or over.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability. Before you apply, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process.

Fact Sheet: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Social Security pays benefits to people who can’t work because they have a medical condition that’s expected to last at least one year or result in death. Certain members of your family may be eligible for benefits based on your work history. They include:

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes. Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.

People who don't have enough work credits to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits may possibly qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if they have limited income and resources. For more information, please read "Your income and resources" on page 5 of our Supplemental Security Income (SSI) booklet.

Aug 12, 2021 · SSI is a needs-based disability program that pays benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. The SSDI program provides benefits to insured disabled or blind adults covered by workers’ contributions to the Social Security trust funds.