Although administered through the same agency, the SSI program is not considered Social Security as it is funded through general Treasury revenue. Spouses of a disabled worker can collect a portion of disability benefits as long as they are at least 62 years old or care for a child either ...
up to 85% of yourSocial Securitybenefits can be subject to tax. That includes retirement and benefits from Social Security trust funds, like survivor and disability benefits, butnotSupplemental Security Income(SSI).