There are differences in eligibility requirements, application process, and compensation, but perhaps the most important distinction is the way the two agencies define “disability.”
Some politicians characterize those who receive Social Security Disability Insurance as “gaming the system”. This perception is false. SSDI fraud is very rare.
If you cannot earn $1,260/mo because of an injury or illness, you are likely eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Unearned income does not count.
A CDR is a review conducted by the SSA to ensure that people receiving SSDI and SSI benefits are still qualified as disabled and entitled to receive benefits.
If you are receiving disability benefits you may not realize how important it is to advise the SSA of any changes in your income or living circumstances.
Filing for Disability can be a long and frustrating process, if approved however you will be entitled to retroactive payments from the date you became disabled.
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