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Can You Receive Both SSI and SSDI?

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The Social Security Administration offers two different types of benefit programs: SSI and SSDI. You can receive both SSI and SSDI. However, each program has its own requirements. You have to meet those requirements independently to qualify for either (or both) form of benefits. What is SSI? Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a monthly benefit check. People who "collect social security" after the age of 65 often mean that they're getting an SSI check. SSI is available to people who are 65 Read more [...]

How to Make Money from Home If You’re Disabled

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Millions of people in America live with a disability. It's hard to make a living from home. It is especially challenging to make a living while trying to cope with a disability. How do disabled people make money from home? Many Americans with disabilities do have access to some financial support. For example, they get help from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs. However, they may still struggle to handle the cost of living when using Read more [...]