*Eligibility: SSDI benefits are available to individuals who have worked and paid into Social Security through payroll taxes for a certain number of years, and who are unable to work due to a disability.
*Work Incentives: SSDI recipients can take advantage of various work incentives, including the Trial Work Period (TWP), which allows recipients to work and earn any amount for up to 9 months without losing benefits.
*Medicare: SSDI recipients are eligible for Medicare after a 24-month waiting period, regardless of age. This provides essential healthcare coverage for those who may be unable to work and have limited access to employer-sponsored health insurance.