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Visit our Social Security Disability is a program of the
Federal Government designed to provide monthly
payments to a disabled individual. If you are under
age 65 and unable to work, you may qualify for
Social Security disability benefits. If an injury
or illness prevents you from returning to your job,
you may qualify for monthly Social Security
disability payments. There are two programs
that people can qualify under - Social Security
Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security
Income (SSI).
(SSD) benefits program. Social Security Disability insurance benefits are available for individuals who have worked long enough in recent years, paid Social Security taxes and are now disabled. The amount of the payment you receive is based upon your income while you were able to work.
Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need. Supplemental Security Income benefits are paid to individuals who are poor and disabled. SSI does not consider whether the applicant has worked in the past.
You must also be totally disabled, or, in the words of the applicable statute, "incapable of engaging in substantial gainful employment." If there is any job which you are capable of performing and the job is available in sufficient numbers in the area in which you live, you do not qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. The medical requirements for Social Security Disability payments are the same under both programs for most people. The process for proof is the same for a disabled worker.
