Meaning of Terms in 107 CMR 6.00

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is financed with Social Security taxes paid by workers, employers and self employed persons. To be eligible for SSDI benefits, the individual must earn sufficient credits based on taxable work. Disability benefits are payable to blind or disabled workers, widowed spouses or adults disabled since childhood, who are otherwise eligible. The amount of the monthly disability benefit is based on the Social Security earnings record of the insured worker. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program financed through general revenues. SSI benefits are payable to adults or children who are disabled or blind, have limited income and resources, meet the living arrangement requirements, and are otherwise eligible. The monthly payment varies up to the maximum federal benefit rate, which may be supplemented by the State or decreased by countable income and resources. The other terms used in 107 CMR 6.00 are defined in 107 CMR 3.00, unless otherwise noted.