Donna
Every state's disability laws are different. Social Security disability is based on the number of hours of work you put into it. SSI is not. I am on Soc Sec Dis in NY State for chronic fatigue syndrome. it took 6 years to get and a lot of fighting for it. I had to get a lawyer. SSI is based on your household income - I think. Call your social security office and ask as many questions as you can think of. They will schedule an appt for you over the phone to apply also. If you are turned down - appeal and appeal and appeal. That is how I did it. Good luck. It is such a hassle but it is worth it in the end.