The Social Security Administration allows SSI and SSDI recipients to get both benefits as long as they meet the income and the rest of the requirements for both benefits.
So, it will be achievable for some Disability Insurance recipients to get SSI in October too. The thing is the Supplemental Security Income is only for citizens who have a low income, so your Disability Insurance payment must be low.
SSDI requirements to qualify in October
The Social Security Administration will need to ensure that your disability meets its strict definition. If it is not eligible, you will not qualify for Disability Insurance payments.
Apart from having a qualifying disability, you must have worked and paid payroll taxes to the Social Security Administration. For example, you must have 9.5 years of work to get Disability Insurance at the age of 60.
Disability Insurance payments are about $1,537 on average. Therefore, many recipients do not qualify for SSI because they get a lot more than SSA allows them to receive. However, it is necessary to apply so that SSA checks your personal situation.
SSI requirements to receive money in October
The good thing about SSI is the fact that there are some rule changes in September. Thus, many more applicants will be able to receive this monthly payment in the United States.
So, applying for SSI in September can be a good idea. To get SSI you must meet the following conditions:
- have a low income
- have little or no resources
- additional requirements
- have a disability
- be blind
- be at least 65 years old
Those citizens who have a low SSDI payment should apply as soon as you can. The problem is that the Social Security Administration may take longer than expected to make a decision. So, if you are in a difficult financial situation check if you qualify for expedited benefits so you can receive them faster.