My Disability Application Was Filed in the SSI Program- Will I Receive Less Benefits?

Individuals who apply for SSI disability benefits, are applying for a need-based program, which has a set maximum disability benefit amount. SSI disability benefits are sometimes more than Social Security disability benefits; it really just depends upon an individual's work record. Some individuals qualify for SSI disability only for the five month waiting period associated with Social Security disability, and other individuals continue to be dually entitled to both Social Security disability and SSI.

In the case of a dually entitled individual, their combined disability benefit amount would never be more than the SSI maximum disability benefit.

Additionally, SSI disability recipients receive a cost of living increase each month just as the Social Security disability recipients do.

In answer to the question, just because you have filed for SSI disability does not mean that your disability benefits will necessarily be less than those of a Social Security beneficiary.

However, Social Security beneficiaries often have higher benefits due to the fact that their benefit amount is based solely upon their work earnings not an arbitrary yearly benefit limit.

You must keep in mind that SSI is a need based disability program designed to help those who have not work much or in a long time, consequently the benefits are lower so that more needy individuals can be helped.










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