India, April 9 -- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is expected to pay out an average of $1,580 a month to millions of Americans in April 2025. As the SSDI payment might be a lifeline to some, it is important to know first whether you qualify for it or not.

A government program known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays monthly benefits to people who are unable to work because of a serious, chronic illness.

A person's employment history and payroll contributions to Social Security determine whether you qualify for SSDI, in contrast to Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which is determined by your financial need.

Many SSDI beneficiaries are experiencing a rise in their monthly payments in 2025 as a result of re...