Page 1259

ISSUE DATE 11/2019 COMBINED MANUAL RETIREMENT, SURVIVORS AND DISABILITY INSURANCE 0029.06.06 The Social Security Administration operates the Retirement, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (RSDI) program. RSDI provides a monthly income to retired people, survivors or dependents of insured people, and people with disabilities. Benefits are based on earned employment credits. The disability part of the RSDI program is also known as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI or SSD). Refer applicants/participants who want help applying for RSDI to the Disability Hub MN, 1-866-333-2466. The Disability Hub MN can refer people to a Social Security advocate in their area. Also see the Social Security Advocacy Directory for a list of all contracted DHS agencies throughout the state who assist individuals applying for federal disability programs. Some people must apply for RSDI to be eligible for cash or medical assistance. See 0012.12 (Applying for Other Benefits). Also see the Minnesota Health Care Programs Eligibility Policy Manual. For information on Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) resources, see the Employment Services Manual Appendix G (Resources for Americans with Disabilities (ADA). For additional information, also see Disability Benefits 101.