Applying for disability benefits in Texas, officially known as the Texas Health and Human Services (HHS) Disability Services program, enables individuals with disabilities to access financial assistance, medical care, and support services. The program offers two main types of benefits: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
To be eligible for SSI, applicants must meet specific income and resource limits and have a qualifying disability that prevents them from working. SSDI, on the other hand, is available to individuals who have worked and paid into the Social Security system and have become disabled.