Ginnie,

It might be easier in the future for new posters to understand, and cause less debate with other posters, if the correct terms are consistently used.

The Social Security Administration does not have a benifit program called SSD. Referring to SSD, even if a new poster does it in error, can cause confusion. The two programs usually discussed here are SSDI (social security disability insurance for those who have worked enough recent quarters has NO income qualifications) and SSI (supplemental security insurance for those who are disabled and low income and low resources).

Giving answers about one program when a member is discussing another program can cause confusion.