Navigation The differences between SSDI and SSI benefits
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is a federal agency with local offices throughout the country. The organization receives funding via employment taxes. Many people rely on the SSA for retirement benefits when they cease working full-time.
A smaller subset of the population relies on disability benefits administered by the SSA when they cannot work. Some people are surprised to learn that there are two distinct disability benefit programs under the control of the SSA. Some people qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Others might be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
What are the main differences between SSI and SSDI benefit programs?
