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oct-17

Do Government Benefits Increase if Disability Worsens?

The answer is no. You will not see an increase in SSDI or SSI benefits if your disability worsens. In the case of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), benefits assessment is not related to your disability level but based on your earnings history. You have already been determined to be fully disabled; there is no other category than fully disabled.

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sept-8

There Are Several Reasons Why SSI and SSDI Claims Are Rejected

In order to ensure your eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you should review some of the major disqualifiers before beginning the application process. Eligible individuals can benefit from both programs though they have distinct differences. The major difference is SSI eligibility qualification relies on age, disability, and limited resources and income, while SSDI eligibility determination relies on disability and work credits. In most states, SSI recipients automatically qualify for Medicaid health care coverage, which could result in additional supplementary benefits through your state’s Medicaid program. However, both programs have some common reasons that can disqualify your claim.

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