Social Security Disability Quiz

1. What’s the difference between SSI and Social Security Disability (SSDI)?

2. How long does the client’s illness need to last in order to qualify for SSI or SSDI?

3. If a client is working, can s/he qualify for SSI or SSDI?

4. If a client has a drug or alcohol problem, can s/he qualify for SSI or SSDI?

5. If a client is not taking prescribed HIV drugs, can s/he qualify for SSI or SSDI?

6. What are the five steps of the sequential evaluation of disability?

7. Client applied for both SSI and SSDI on April 1, 2006. She last worked in October 2005. Her alleged onset date is September 1, 2005. She has no income and is living with her parents. Her application is at the appeal stage now. How far back can she get SSI? SSDI?? Assuming her disability is approved, when would she become eligible for Medicaid? When would she become eligible for Medicare?

8. Client is seeking disability and has the following medical issues. He is HIV+, with a CD4 count of 185. He is on Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART). He also has Hepatitis C. He complains of pain and numbness from peripheral neuropathy, chronic fatigue, diarrhea, and depression. He has a history of thrush and weight loss. As you assess his case, which listings will you look at?