
Applying For Social Security Disability - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · For your SSDI application to be approved, you must demonstrate severe or total disability: an injury or condition that prevents you from engaging in “substantial gainful activity” (i.e., …
Social Security SSDI and SSI are Different Programsu2029 - AARP
Dec 22, 2025 · What are SSI and SSDI? Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) both pay benefits to people who the Social Security Administration (SSA) …
How long do I have to work to qualify for SSDI? - AARP
Aug 11, 2021 · Social Security factors in both the age at which an applicant becomes disabled and also the person’s work history to determine eligibility for (SSDI) benefits.
How Does Medicare Work With SSDI? - AARP
Apr 11, 2022 · SSDI beneficiaries automatically qualify for Medicare coverage after a waiting period; what to know about benefits, costs and the terms of coverage.
Social Security Disability Benefits - FAQ - AARP
Social Security helps workers and their families during debilitating illness or injury. Learn everything you need to know about claiming SSDI or SSI benefits.
COLA 2026: Will Social Security Disability Get a Boost? - AARP
Oct 29, 2025 · So people collecting Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the two types of payments Social Security administers for people unable to work due …
Are Social Security Disability Benefits Taxable? - AARP
Jul 7, 2021 · Most disabled beneficiaries who get SSI or SSDI money don’t owe taxes, but SSDI benefits are taxable if income exceeds a threshold set by the IRS.
What Automatically Qualifies You for Disability Benefits - AARP
Mar 23, 2021 · The Social Security Blue Book runs down the physical and mental health disorders that automatically qualify you as meeting the medical requirements.
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Jun 8, 2021 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
Working Part-Time While Getting Disability Benefits - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · Social Security limits how much you can earn while collecting disability benefits but also offers programs to help you return to steady work.