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How is SSI different from Social Security Disability?Social Security disability is based on an individual’s earnings record. What do I mean by this? An individual’s earnings record establishes Social Security disability insured status. Generally, Social Security disability pays a higher benefit than Supplemental Security Income. Additionally, some Social Security disability beneficiaries have enough on their record to pay an additional benefit for their children and spouses. Supplemental Security income (SSI) is a need-based program that does not require insured status and only pays a benefit to the disabled individual. Remember, since SSI is a need-based disability program, an individual’s resources and income affect the payment of benefits. SSI is also different in the sense that you must not have more than two thousand dollars in countable assets to qualify for benefits. With social security disability, assets are not counted at all. Finally, individuals who are approved for SSI are eligible to receive medicaid benefits, while individuals who are approved for social security disability are eligible to receive medicare. For more information on: Social Security Disability and SSI Disability.
A few words about Elder Law 
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