/u/DementedPimento on Guy decided to take months long vacay to S. America relying on his SS. He lost his SS so he needs $ for a plane ticket home, food & ubers. When back in the US he needs $ for storage, housing & food while he waits for his SS to be rei

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SSDI is based on how much you’ve paid into the system. It’s early retirement pay, basically. It’s not means tested in any way. It is a benefit that has been earned through payment. SSI - supplemental security income - is the one that varies. It is welfare, and is means tested.