Introduction To Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income: what are they, and what’s the difference?
You probably already know about Social Security. Congress passed the Social Security Act in 1935 to provide for the needs of workers when they retire, and also to establish a system of unemployment insurance. Social Security retirement benefits are administered by [...]
The two kinds of disability benefits
In a nutshell
Social Security offers benefits for the retired, the disabled, and members of their families. Disability benefits include both Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Social Security Disability Insurance
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) are based on Social Security (payroll) taxes, so to qualify, you must have accumulated “credits” [...]
