[SSavage0207]

I was approved for SSDI in May. Can I collect SSI also. I am 24 years old.

[Janke]

Maybe. File a claim. Only way to know for sure.

[Cblue]

I could be totally wrong, but I don't think you can. I used to do AR years ago and my boss said that you can not collect both. She was a mean moron though, so I don't know 100%.

[finz]

You can if your SSDI amount is low enough....and if you don't live with someone else who has a reasonable income.

[SSavage0207]

Originally Posted by SSavage0207

I was approved for SSDI in May. Can I collect SSI also. I am 24 years old.

I called SS, I got it figured out. If anyone is interested. You can collect both, only if your income, which includes SSDI, is under a certain amount. Which is at $662 right now. This is for MN, the amount is probably different for each state.

[SSDIHelp]

Originally Posted by SSavage0207

I was approved for SSDI in May. Can I collect SSI also. I am 24 years old.

Yes, you can if your income is low enough and your assets are limited. The maximum federal benefit for SSI is $637 a month for a single person and $956 for a couple. The maximum an individual can earn is $637 a month (maybe a bit highr for 2010) and for a couple it's $956. Assets can't exceed $2,000 for a single person and $3,000 for a couple. Exceed either income or assets and you are not eligible.
Some states (like CA) give SSI recipients additional allotment.
Hope this helps.
Trudi