Explanation of SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides
benefits to disabled or blind individuals who are "insured"
by workers` contributions to the Social Security trust fund. These
contributions are the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) social
security tax paid on their earnings or those of their spouses or parents.
Explanation of SSI
The Supplemental Security Income Program (SSI)
makes cash assistance payments to aged, blind and disabled people (including
children under age 18) who have limited income and resources. The Federal
government funds SSI from general tax revenues.
What is a Work Incentive
Special rules make it possible for people with
disabilities receiving Social Security or Supplemental Security Income
(SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments and Medicare or Medicaid.
Social Security calls these rules "work incentives." Below
are the rules that apply under each program.
SSDI & SSI Work Incentives
www.socialsecurity.gov
