Do I qualify?
Disability benefits are offered by the federal government. However there are restrictions.
-The length of your disability should not be longer then 12 months.
-If you’re already on Social Security or SSI benefits, then you’re not eligible.
– Currently serving a jail term
-You qualify for SGA (Substantial Gainful Activity)
Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB, SSDI, or Social Security Disability)
These benefits are available to those who have worked approximately 5 full years out of the past 10 years and who have become unable to work. This is an insurance benefit paid to those who have been paying into the system. Net worth and most household income will not prevent you from receiving Social Security Disability.
Supplemental Security Income
This program is for the elderly, blind, or disabled, even if you have never worked. There are several qualifications.
A. You must prove that you are disabled, or unable to work for at least 12 months
B. You can’t have more than $2000 in liquid assets, if you are alone, or $3000 for a couple.
C. There must be a financial need, based on the income of the entire household:
An individual whose income is only from wages must be earning less than $1359 per month. An individual whose income is unearned can’t have more than $657 in income. A couple whose income is from wages can’t earn more than $1997 per month. A couple whose income is unearned can’t have more than $976 per month in income.