I APPLIED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) BUT NOW I’M TOLD I SHOULD HAVE APPLIED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI) AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS. IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THAT?
Generally, a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application will be considered an application for any program you might be eligible for under that Social Security number. Therefore, if you apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and by mistake don’t apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) , generally the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) will be considered a protective filing date. It is always safest to apply for both programs.