How do I know if I qualify for SSDI or SSI?

In order to determine whether you qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Nevada, you must meet certain medical and financial criteria. For SSDI, you must have worked five of the last ten years prior to becoming disabled, during which you paid into Social Security taxes. This means that at least a portion of your earnings were subject to Social Security taxes, such as wages from a job or certain disability payments. You must also be considered disabled under the Social Security guidelines; meaning the disability must be expected to last at least one year or result in death. For SSI, you must have limited income and resources, and you must also fit the definition of “disabled” under the Social Security guidelines (as for SSDI). In addition, you must be a U.S. citizen or certain other type of qualified immigrant. In order to find out if you qualify for either SSDI or SSI, you should contact the local Social Security office for an initial application or visit the website at ssa.gov. A representative from the Social Security office will then review your case and determine if you meet the necessary criteria.

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