Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
The Social Security Disability Insurance program (also called SSDI) pays benefits to individuals and certain family members if they paid Social Security taxes and worked long enough to qualify. Adult children also may qualify for benefits through their parents' work records if the children have a disability that started before age 22. If an application for SSDI is denied, the appeal process should be used. It is not required, but it may be helpful to contact an attorney or Legal Aid of East Tennessee for advice on the appeal process.
Disabled individuals age 18 to 64 years who have low incomes and limited assets may qualify for disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
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