When a couple gets divorced, they often divide their property and assets. This can include things like money in bank accounts, retirement funds, real estate, or other valuable property. If you receive disability benefits, you may wonder whether getting property in a divorce could affect those benefits.

The answer depends on which disability program you receive.

When people first explore disability benefits, they often hear about Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and assume they’re the same. While both are administered by the Social Security Administration and require proof of disability, they serve different purposes and populations.