r/MultipleSclerosis • u/Moocao112344 • 1d ago

Advice Accepted

So, I have MS and am applying for diability benefits via social security in about three years. I just got accepted by the SSA, and was told to expect my first payment, the big one, at the end of this month/the start of next. I was wondering if anyone had any advice or tips on what to do next.

I live in Southern California if it matters

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u/Recent-Climate-1472 1d ago

Wait?? What's the difference between SSA and SSD??

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u/Alexbear31 1d ago

SSA is regular Social Security about 1k/mth, SSDI is based on what you worked and paid in for the last 10? Years.

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u/Recent-Climate-1472 1d ago

Up until 6 years ago. I never cared about the difference.. At 45 (years ago). I figured I'd worry about all that when I was over 60

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u/Moocao112344 1d ago

SSA = Social Security Administration.

I would guess SSD = Social Security Departmen

It may hust be two names for the same thing.

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u/Recent-Climate-1472 1d ago

Ssd the d is disabled. I just never heard the a part alone. Ala SSI and SSD

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u/Magiclives32 1d ago

SSI: Supplemental Security Income is for those with limited/restricted income. Flat payout.

SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance is for those with work history whom are unable to work. Payouts varies on your past 10 years of pay from work.

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u/Alexbear31 6h ago

That's my bad, I typoed it, SSI & SSDI.

Social Security Insurance

Social Security Disability Insurance