In addition to your monthly check and healthcare coverage, many people also get:
Survivors’ Benefits
If you pass away, your family may receive a lump sum payment of $255.
Qualifying family members may also receive a percentage of your payments each month.
In some cases, your work record can help family members qualify for their own disability benefits.
Eligibility for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other state-run programs.
If you’re eligible for disability benefits, applying for other benefits can become much easier.
Student loan forgiveness
If the government determines that you’re permanently disabled, you may qualify to have your federal student loans forgiven through a Total and Permanent Disability (TPD) discharge.
Read more: What Other Benefits Can I Get with SSDI?