Re: [QUAD-L] social security

[Stacy Harim]

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I collect SSDI and in my situation it is better.  If I was only to collect SS it would be like 5something.  I waited tables so I didn't pay that much into social security.  I should have been claiming more tips.  My boss told me to in case something ever happened to me but I had one of those attitudes that nothing will happen to me.  Stacy ----- Original Message ----- From: Steve Oldaker To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; quad-list@eskimo.com ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] ; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 8:49 PM Subject: RE: [QUAD-L] social security I am not an expert on Social Security benefitsq, but in a nutshell, SSDI is available to disabled individuals who have paid enough into the system through payroll deductions to qualify, otherwise, they would receive SSI if they are receiving disability income.  SS (regular Social Security) is for retired individuals or the dependents of deceased workers.  If you are disabled receiving SSDI, I believe you are converted to SS once you reach retirement age, which is dependent upon your date of birth.  Is SSDI better than SS?  I suppose it depends on your specific situation and age.  If you are seriously interested, I suggest the following web site which also lists their 800 number:   www.ssa.gov   Steve -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 04, 2005 6:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; quad-list@eskimo.com; [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [QUAD-L] social security   I recieve ssdi what is the difference is this better than ss ?