Common symptoms include: 1  feeling very tired all the time (fatigue) 2  weight loss. 3  weakness. 4  joint pain. 5  in men, an inability to get or maintain an erection (erectile dysfunction) 6  in women, irregular periods or absent periods.
While both programs supplement the income of individuals who are unable to work due to a medical disability such as blindness, SSDI and SSI serve two distinct populations. The main difference between SSDI and SSI is eligibility. SSDI is available to those who have paid into the system through taxable income. SSI, on the other hand, serves as a safety net for those who do not qualify for SSDI and have limited means.
The first question you may have is what is the difference between SSI (Supplemental Security Income & SSDI (Social Security Disability) Supplemental Security Income is for low or no income individuals who are aged, blind or disabled. It provides money for basic needs. The money comes from general tax revenues. One must have less that $2,000 in resources ($3,000 if married) to qualify for SSI. Benefits are paid the month after the application is filed. In about half the states if you are receiving any SSI you will qualify for Medicaid.