What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Social
Security Insurance (SSI) benefits?
SSDI provide coverage for workers who are under 65, while SSI is for those over
65.
SSDI provides benefits for aging workers and SSI provides benefits to children.
SSDI benefits are for workings contributing to Social Security who acquire a
disability prior to retirement age that renders them unable to work, and SSI is a
means-tested program for low-income and aged individuals, and people with
disabilities.
SSDI is for families only, whereas SSI is for individuals.