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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are paid to those who have worked long enough and have paid taxes into Social Security and meet other qualifying criteria. The amount of monthly SSDI benefits is determined by how much the person earned before they became disabled.
Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI) benefits are paid to those who have either not worked long enough to qualify for SSDI benefits, or who may have never had an opportunity to work. To receive SSI benefits, an individual must meet certain criteria, as well as prove that they have limited financial resources. The SSI benefit amount may change as their financial situation changes. |