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Can you get both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

Posted on April 22, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I recently wrote about the difference between Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But, can you get both: SSI and SSDI? Depending on your circumstances, yes.  The maximum you can receive on SSI is based on the annual Federal … Continue reading →

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How far back does Social Security pay benefits?

Posted on April 8, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

If you are disabled, how far back will Social Security pay benefits? Back to when the disabiilty began? It depends on whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or DIB), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Social Security … Continue reading →

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