SSDI and SSI- Income Replacement Programs

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an insurance program for people who have worked and paid enough taxes to be insured for disability benefits should they become disabled. The amount of a person’s SSDI benefit will depend on how much they earned and how much in taxes they paid.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program for people who have never worked and never paid taxes, or who have not worked enough to be insured for SSDI, should they become disabled. In 2025, SSI is $967 per month.

SSDI and SSI are forms of income replacement for people who have lost their ability to work due to an illness or injury. The medical requirements for proving disability under both programs are basically the same. These benefits can be crucial in helping people meet their financial needs and obligations.

 However, it could be challenging to get what you need if you do not understand how to apply.  Scott Disability is ready to address your Social Security claim. Megan Scott provides skilled and experienced representation in the Philadelphia area. There is no charge for consultation. Representation is provided on a contingent fee basis-meaning that there is no fee paid unless back benefits are secured. If back benefits are secured, the fee is 25 percent of the back benefits.