if appling for ssi now how much would i get.is it the last 5 years i worked and paid in?

Answer 1

no that is not how they look at it if u are going for ssi it is a set amount everyone gets the same on ssi except people who are having money taken out for past bills and some child support ssd is based on how much you worked and so on www.ssa.gov

Answer 2

The federal amount for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is $603/month, $904/month for a couple. Most states supplement this, though, it's different in every state.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) amounts are based on your individual earning record, so is different for everybody. Also, there are a few circumstances under which you might be eligible for 50-75% of a parent's or spouse's SSDI.

As for how the SSDI amount is calculated, here's a general description:

Social Security work credits are based on your total yearly wages or self-employment income. You can earn up to four credits each year.

The amount needed for a credit changes from year to year. In 2006, for example, you earn one credit for each $970 of wages or self-employment income. When you've earned $3,880, you've earned your four credits for the year.

The number of work credits you need to qualify for disability benefits depends on your age when you become disabled. Generally, you need 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the last 10 years ending with the year you become disabled. However, younger workers may qualify with fewer credits.

You can plug in your personal information at the Social Security web site to get an estimate of your monthly payments at: http://www.ssa.gov/planners/calculators.htm

The best way to find out exactly how much SSDI you would be eligible for is to order your Social Security Statement. Go to: https://s044a90.ssa.gov/apps6z/isss/main.html

Good luck!

Answer 3

SSI is a program for those unable to work or elderly. Working does not qualify you for this government giveaway. Perhaps you mean Social Security benefits. Depending on your age, you need up to 40 quarters of covered wages. If you are disabled, you must have 20 of the last 40 quarters of employment covered by Social Security. SSI and Social Security are different.

Answer 4

first of all if you have worked very much you will have made to much for ssi, it would be social security disability. ssi is up to three years backpay from the time you first filed if you keep your claim going. They do break this down in 3 backpayment checks and the monthly amount in my state is 603

Answer 5

With all due respect to my learned colleague above, the answer is a little more complicated than that.

You need to worry about number of years worked, salary each year, age you are starting benefits, and so on.

Answer 6

it all depends on how much you got paid.
if you are able to play on the computer you can get a job. why do you need ssi? you are capable of doing something.

Answer 7

There's no law on the books that says you have to have a ssn.

Don't get one. Invest the money instead.

If you successsfully invest 5% of your money, you can retire in 5 to 15 years.

Answer 8

SSI, about 560 maximum/month.

Answer 9

If you can't spell "applying" you won't be able to understand any of the instructions and you will get screwed out of benefits you may be entitled to. I suggest you find someone to help you!