Social Security Administration

SSDI is a federal disability insurance program designed for individuals who have worked enough to earn sufficient "work credits". Under this program monthly payments are based on the individual’s earning record, which is on file with the Social Security Administration.

SSI is a federal financial assistance program which provides monthly payments to individuals who have either never worked or have insufficient credits on their earnings record to qualify for SSDI. SSI recipients are required to have limited financial resources and assets that do not exceed $2,000.00. In 2010, the basic SSI benefit program paid $674.00 per individual or $1,011.00 per couple per month.
SSDI is a federal disability insurance program designed for individuals who have worked enough to earn sufficient "work credits". Under this program monthly payments are based on the individual’s earning record, which is on file with the Social Security Administration.

SSI is a federal financial assistance program which provides monthly payments to individuals who have either never worked or have insufficient credits on their earnings record to qualify for SSDI. SSI recipients are required to have limited financial resources and assets that do not exceed $2,000.00. In 2010, the basic SSI benefit program paid $674.00 per individual or $1,011.00 per couple per month.