SSI/Social Security Disability Question?

Question

if my spouse is already receiving SSI benefits and I am approved for Social Security Disability, does his SSI benefits stop? Do they add him onto my Social Security Disability? He will still be disabled regardless of me drawing SSDI.

Answer 1

It depends on what the SSA determines your Family Maximum to be. The two of you combined can not draw above a certain amount. What will probably happen is that they will subtract the amount of your husband's check from the Family Max and what is left will be your check. To get an amount, you'll need to wait for your Notice of Award, which will provide you with the particulars. The main thing to keep in mind is that if you are eligible for even $1 in SSI benefits, you'll still get the medical card.

If you need specific answers, call your local SSA office, not the toll-free number. The local offices are usually much easier to talk to and will give you better answers than the 800 number.

The SSA web site has a good explaination & some examples on it. Go to http://www.ssa.gov or
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10024.html

Soc. Security Disability is different. That is based on your earnings and how much you paid in. You may draw both this (DIB) and SSI, but again the Family Maximum figures in.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

SSI and SSDI are two different things. SSI is Social Security Income which is a disability supplement income to your Social Security check. SSDI is Social Security Disability Income which is full payment for your disability because you are not eligible for a Social Security monthly check. Also you have certain medical insurance benefits to go along with these two plans. Generally everyone gets their own checks.

Answer 4

WOW so many of these answers are SO wrong.

His SSI benefit will only stop if the amount of income in your household is "too high" (unless he becomes medically ceased, but that has nothing to do with your situation at this point) . The exact amount depends on the number of children in the household, any other income you two have, and possibly even what your living arrangement is.

The only way to be 100% sure of how this will affect his benefit is to talk to Social Security. Start by calling 1-800-772-1213 or going into your local office.

Answer 5

http://www.ssa.gov/disability/

SSI is need based on your income and SSD is based on your disability.

You can always call them for actual specifics on your situation. Some states vary greatly in what they provide so dependent on state, they MAY or MAY NOT take his SSI.
The Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability programs are the largest of several Federal programs that provide assistance to people with disabilities. While these two programs are different in many ways, both are administered by the Social Security Administration and only individuals who have a disability and meet medical criteria may qualify for benefits under either program.

Social Security Disability Insurance pays benefits to you and certain members of your family if you are "insured," meaning that you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.

Supplemental Security Income pays benefits based on financial need.

Answer 6

that is a question best ask of the social security administration or an ssi attorney Good Luck

Answer 7

i do not beleive that they( social security ) or ssi can do that.you are 2 seperate individuals and they normally go by what you have earned over how many years you have worked, so they could not disapprove you because of what he gets and vice/versa.if you are still unsure just call your local social security office and ask, they will be more than willing to tell you. good luck,sheila m.

Answer 8

Social Security Disability Benefits : http://DisabilityHelp.siopu.com/?FUd