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 [...]