
Applying For Social Security Disability - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · You can apply online for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). You may want to assemble all the documents you need ahead of time; the Social Security Administration …
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for SSI or SSDI Benefits? - AARP
Jun 30, 2025 · What to know about hiring legal help when applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Can you switch from Social Security retirement benefits to disability?
Nov 16, 2018 · Because disability claims take months, sometimes even years longer to process than retirement claims, some people who turn 62 with significant health issues apply for both …
Helping Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits - AARP
Mar 24, 2021 · Social Security pays benefits for people with disabilities under two separate programs, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income …
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.
How To Apply For Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · To apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you should contact the Social Security Administration. Read to learn more.
Can You Get Social Security Retirement Benefits and SSDI? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · When you reach FRA, the disability benefit automatically converts to a retirement benefit, and you’ll get the same monthly amount you’ve been getting. A possible exception …
Can You Get Both SSDI and SSI Disability Benefits? - AARP
Dec 31, 2024 · See if you should apply for both SSDI and SSI, two Social Security programs for disabled beneficiaries that can work concurrently depending on income.
My Spouse Gets SSDI. Am I Eligible for Spousal Benefits? - AARP
Oct 10, 2018 · The husband or wife of someone receiving SSDI may be eligible for spousal benefits, just as if their partner was drawing retirement benefits.
Social Security SSDI and SSI are Different Programsu2029 - AARP
Jan 2, 2025 · Social Security was put in charge of SSI when the program was established in 1972 to replace a patchwork of state programs that provided federally financed benefits for people …