I APPLIED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY (SSD) AND NOW I’M TOLD I DID NOT MEET THE EARNINGS REQUIREMENTS AND SHOULD HAVE APPLIED FOR SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI). IS THERE ANY WAY TO FIX THAT?
Generally, the government will accept an application for Social Security Disability (SSD) as an application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) as well. It is always safest, however, to apply for both programs.