As a person with a disability, Social Security benefits, whether in the form of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be an integral part of the one's financial picture and can directly relate to one's ability to work, develop assets and accrue wealth. Because benefits can have such a large impact, it is essential to have a basic understanding of Social Security Disability benefits and their associated work incentives. This section provides general information about both SSI and SSDI as well as the different work incentives that are associated with each of these benefit programs.

Individuals with disabilities that receive Social Security benefits such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and Service Providers alike are sometimes confused by the rules that govern these programs. There are many Work Incentives available to SSI and SSDI beneficiaries that can assist them in the return to work when properly undertood and utilized. As an Employment Network operating under Social Security Administration's Ticket to Work program, it is equally important to understand the importance of these Work Incentives as you assist beneficiaries in the return to gainful employment. This section provides general information about both SSI and SSDI as well as the different Work Incentives that are associated with each of these benefit programs.