Posted on February 25, 2010.
What is the difference between SSI, SSA, and people with disabilities? What is the difference between a control SSI, SSA control, and a disability check? I want details on how they are different?
Thank you!
SSI (Supplemental Security Income) is a form of welfare from the federal government for persons with a disability or are elderly. No work history is required to receive SSI.
SSA means the Social Security Administration. This agency administers all SSI and social security programs.
Individuals who receive a check for social security benefits are retired workers, disabled workers, widow / ERS workers, or children of deceased or disabled workers. In all these cases, a history of work is required to earn credits.
disability benefits may be in the form of payments or SSI or SS, as described above.
The SSA is the Social Security Administration, and several programs they administer.
The benefits of retirement security is given to persons who have attained the age allowed to collect, and who has paid into the system during the time required. Social security is also paid to survivors of persons referred to in certain circumstances.
If you become disabled, but have enough time to work and pay Social Security, you can claim disability benefits for Social Security. If you're approved, you will receive a disability check art.
SSI means Supplemental Security Income and is a program administered by SSA, but does not require that you have paid into social security system. It is designed for people with low incomes.
You can get more info on all these programs ssi.gov
Go to ssa.gov.
