Disabled Americans can receive both SSI and SSDI. Check out the full story to know how to get the benefit up to $861

The cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) boosted SSI and SSDI this year to 5.9%.

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Even though the names are different, The SSA is the only one that will manage both programmes.

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If you are planning to apply for one of these benefits, it is important that you understand the key differences between SSI and SSDI.

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A survey of Disability Secrets found that only 42% of its users who went for SSI or SSDI actually collected the benefits.

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In this story, We'll compare SSI and SSDI and how much you can get if you qualify.

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SSI vs. SSDI DIFFERENCES

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While the main aim of these two programs is to provide aid for those with disabilities...

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But, the eligibility conditions are different for SSI and SSDI programs.

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Individuals can hold $2,000 in assets, while couples can have $3,000, if you are seeking to apply for SSI.

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For SSDI, the monthly earnings cap is $1,350, but for blind claimants they can have up to $2,260.

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If you meet SSI and SSDI requirements, you can get both.

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If you qualify for both schemes, there is a possibility that you can get up to $861 per month as per the SSA.

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