SSI/SSDI
General Trivia
Benefits & Beyond
100

What does SSI stand for?

Supplemental security income

100

What shape is a stop sign?

Octagon

100

True or false: whenever you move, you have to report your new address to Social Security.

True

200

Can you receive SSDI if you have never worked?

No

200

What continent covers all 4 hemispheres of the earth?

Africa

200
True or false: if you start working while receiving SSI/SSDI, you immediately lose your benefits.

False; you can earn a certain amount of money before SSA removes your benefits! SSA also offers several work incentive programs that allow people to work without losing their monthly check.

300

Which program is based on your "work credits": SSI or SSDI?

SSDI

300

What is the smallest country in the world?

The Vatican

300

What does SGA stand for?

Substantial Gainful Activity

400

What is a representative payee?

Someone who manages your SSI/SSDI benefits on your behalf if SSA thinks you cannot manage your own money

400

Who was the first winner of "American Idol"?

Kelly Clarkson
400

How much can you have in "resources" (money in bank accounts, stocks, etc.) before you lose SSI benefits? 

(Answer in dollars)

$2,000

500

According to the SSA website, how long (on average) does it take to receive an initial decision on an application?

6-8 months

500

Which "Cheers" actor has made a cameo appearance in 23/28 Pixar animated films?

John Ratzenberger

500

What is the Ticket to Work program?

An SSA program that helps those who receive benefits & want to work connect with an employer or VR, without an immediate impact to their benefits

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