If you are injured or develop an illness or condition which prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. You can receive payments as long as you will be unable to work for at least one year. You will need to apply to the Department of Social Security and wait for them to approve your claim.
Even though you have applied and been approved for Social Security Disability Insurance, it does not mean that you can never return to work. If your condition improves to the point that you are able to work again, not only will you be able to the workforce, but you will be able to keep your Social Security benefits for a certain period of time.
It can be difficult to figure out the differences between SSI and SSDI. The following overview of both will help you determine which one you qualify for.
