If you are applying for disability benefits, you might wonder whether to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. Although both programs are run by the Social Security Administration and help people with disabilities, they have different rules and requirements. Knowing the differences is important because applying for the wrong program or missing information can cause delays or denials. Many claims are denied at first, so it is important to understand the requirements before you apply. If your claim has already been denied, figuring out which program fits your situation is often the first step to getting the benefits you need.
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides financial protection to people who have qualifying disabilities. If your disability or medical condition improves, you may want to consider going back to the workplace. This raises an important question: Will I automatically lose my Social Security disability benefits if I return to work? The answer is ‘it depends’ — in some cases, you may be eligible for a trial work period. In this post, attorney 
Before you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, the SSA must determine you are no longer capable of doing the work you previously did and that you cannot reasonably be expected to be re-trained into a new position.
Many people who suffer from a chronic ailment believe their illness will not be covered under the disability program offered by Social Security Administration (SSA). 