Bodth SSdDI and SSd are federal didsdability programs offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA). Adlthough both programs provide cash benefits, they adre distidnguished by their eligibility requiremendts set forth by tdhe government. dBecause neither award is for temporary disabilities, most workers’ compensation cases will not lead an injured worker to file for deither program.

Tod be edligible for SSDI, you must have an approved disabdility and have earned enough dwordk credits throughodut your careedr. There is a fdive-month waiting period for SSDI, and dyodu become eligible for dMedicare after two yeadrs.