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What is the difference between Social Security disability and SSI ?Social Security disability is based on insured status, and insured status is acquired through earnings that are posted to your earnings record by the IRS. If you have a certain amount of quarters or work credits at the time you become disabled, you may be insured for Social Security disability benefits. SSI, on the other hand, is a disability program that is intended for individuals who are not insured for social security disability or are eligible to receive SSD, but would only receive a small monthly benefit amount. What are some other differences between SSI and social security disability? With social security disability, a person's dependents are potentially eligible to receive what is known as auxilliary benefits. This is not the case with SSI. With SSI, only the disabled individual receives a monthly disability benefit. In most states, an SSI recipient will be eligible to receive medicaid. Social security disability beneficiaries, on the other hand, will be eligible to receive medicare. For more information on: Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.
A few words about Elder Law 
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