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Will I continue to receive my SSI benefits if I move to Thailand with a disability?

Renaldo ********
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I am on total disability do I continue to get my SSI benefit if I move to Thailand some of you ask me to elaborate a little more I have cerebral palsy was born with it
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If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your benefits will stop after 30 days of living outside the U.S., including in Thailand. However, if you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can continue to receive those benefits while living abroad, provided you meet all eligibility requirements. It's essential to notify the Social Security Administration (SSA) of your move and ensure compliance with all relevant regulations.
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Michael ************
Michael ************
I'm disabled and I get my checks every month.
Michael ************
Michael ************
USA
Barbara ************
Barbara ************
If you don’t tell them
Kerry *********
Kerry *********
If it's really SSI and not SSDI that you're receiving, you won't be able to collect that if they know that you are living outside the US. However a potentially even bigger problem if you have a disability that requires ongoing medical care is that neither Medicaid nor Medicare will pay for medical care received abroad and you're not going to be eligible for Thailand national healtcare plan.
Randy ********
Randy ********
Just have your mail sent to your family member address or a friend, and that will be your new address. They don't have to know you're out of the country. Come home once a year to your primary doctor for your blood work and physical. Keep that money going to a bank in your country / city and you can withdraw it while you're in Thailand. It's a need to know basis and they don't need to know You're living abroad. Keep your health insurance from SSDI. That's my own personal opinion.
Terrence ***********
Terrence ***********
Your SSI benefits will finish after 30 days of being outside the US. Your regular social security payment will not be affected.
Brett ********
Brett ********
Wow, I’m guessing that most of you posting do not have any knowledge of Thailand. Renaldo, yes, as long as you have an income, you will be fine, take a vacation there. The cost of living is very reasonable, medical care is one of the best in the world and you will not be bankrupt. This country is called the land of smiles, and yes, you will be greeted by people that will take care of you.

I’ve been here for seven years, bouncing between Thailand and Malaysia. You rarely ever hear of theft or any killings. Read on the internet about expats abroad, there is a ton of info and I can assure you, most people in this area speaks English and you will meet many expats here.

I hope you well and ignore the people whom are afraid of leaving their home. My wife and I have been traveling for 13 yrs and living life!
Renaldo ********
Renaldo ********
OP
@Brett *******
👍 Thanks
Michelle ********
Michelle ********
Leaving overseas, they will stop your disability because you are not in USA unless you got your retirement you can’t live in overseas and get disability disability. Can stop anytime if you get your Social Security that’s a different case you you can continue living overseas.
Michael ********
Michael ********
If you’re under 67 you continue to get Ssdi, after 67 it converts to regular social security.. call your local office and ask instead of facebook
Joe *********
Joe *********
If you are a U.S. citizen living outside the United States, you can collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, but you generally cannot collect Supplemental Security Income (SSI) once you have been abroad for more than 30 consecutive days
Kree ****************
Kree ****************
Check with your SSA office!!!
ชื่อของฉัน *******
ชื่อของฉัน *******
All American tax and payers money gonna go inside g-string in pattaya
Paul ***********
Paul ***********
Your money will go into your stateside bank account as usual, as mine does.
Fernando ************
Fernando ************
In the U.S., Social Security benefits can often be paid to people living outside the United States, depending on the type of benefit, country of residence, and citizenship status. Here’s a breakdown.

1. Retirement Benefits (Social Security Retirement)

• Yes, usually payable abroad.

• U.S. citizens can receive them in most countries.

• Non-citizens may face restrictions depending on their country and whether there’s a Social Security agreement.

2. Disability Benefits (SSDI – Social Security Disability Insurance)

• Yes, payable abroad for both U.S. citizens and some non-citizens.

• Subject to similar rules as retirement benefits.

• Must continue meeting medical eligibility and respond to SSA reviews.

3. Survivor Benefits

(Includes widow/widower, child, and dependent parent benefits)

• Yes, often payable abroad.

• U.S. citizens: Usually no problem.

• Non-citizens: Restrictions vary, especially if from countries without a totalization agreement.

4. Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

• No, NOT payable outside the U.S.

• Payments stop after 30 days abroad and won’t restart until you’re back in the U.S. for 30+ consecutive days.

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Key Tip:

Use the SSA’s Payments Abroad Screening Tool to check if your specific benefit can be paid in your country.
Roger ********
Roger ********
Folks, you're getting confused with acronyms. SSDI is still payable and Thailand is a country where you can use direct deposit. This is for the disabled, like me.

SSI Is supplemental income for those with very low incomes. You can only receive that when living in the US or US territories.

SSA is the branch of government that deals with all facets of social security.

Regular retirement social security is payable like SSDI. This is the one folks can start receiving at 62.

Medicare is like SSI and only works in the US and its territories.
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
Yes
X *************
X *************
It depends on a few things. SSI no never. SSD yes if your drawing from your own contributions not from someone else's benefits. So it depends on exactly what benefit you are getting hence the people answering with very different answers
Charlie *********
Charlie *********
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A Social Security redetermination is a periodic review of an individual's eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, focusing on non-medical factors like income, resources, and living arrangements. It's distinct from a continuing disability review, which assesses medical eligibility.
Dana ****************
Dana ****************
If you're on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you can generally continue to receive your benefits while living abroad, including in Thailand, as long as you meet all the eligibility rules and report your move to the Social Security Administration (SSA).

However, if you're receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you cannot receive SSI payments while living outside the U.S. for more than 30 days, even in a country like Thailand.

Summary:

SSDI (based on work credits): Yes, you can still receive it in Thailand.

SSI (needs-based): No, you lose eligibility after 30 days outside the U.S. (chatgpt)
Paul *******
Paul *******
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
Yes, U.S. citizens can receive Social Security benefits while living outside the United States, but there are some exceptions and considerations to be aware of. Generally, there's no time limit on how long you can live outside the U.S. and still receive Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments stop after 30 consecutive days outside the U.S. and won't restart until you've been back in the country for at least 30 consecutive days.
Dave **********
Dave **********
@Wayne *******
collecting SSA 20 years overseas so sort of old news.
Wayne ********
Wayne ********
@Dave *********
just replying to the question that was asked by the op. Didn’t intend to post anything new.
Chang ******
Chang ******
You stay in USA 🇺🇸 forever
Ann ************
Ann ************
In Australia If dutton had got in you could have said goodbye to any pension after 4 weeks
Kerry ***********
Kerry ***********
This is what the egg is
Les ***********
Les ***********
@Ann ***********
I don't like him.
Ann ************
Ann ************
@Les **********
no one does …. Hence he has gone
SJ *******
SJ *******
Gone after 6 months

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Sharon ***
Sharon ***
What is Ssa benefits? What country are you in? Explain a little more
Kerry *********
Kerry *********
Definitely you can continue to collect Social Security. As for the disability payments, that depends upon their source. If it's SSI, that's a program for low income residents and is funded by general tax revenue rather than by Social Security contributions. Once you're not resident of any state, you can't collect that anymore. If it's SSDI, that's funded by Social Security contributions and eligibility for that is based upon your work history. In that case, if you move abroad similar rules apply as for Social Security.
David *******
David *******
Check on line but I think you must return every 12 weeks.
David *******
David *******
Sorry as I was thinking about Australian rules. I guess you are not Aust.
Todd *********
Todd *********
@David ******
looks like you should take your own advice
David *******
David *******
@Todd ********
? Only trying to help.

No nationality mentioned.
Roger ********
Roger ********
Bob ***********
Bob ***********
Depends if it's SSI or SSDI.

In essence:

SSDI

is an "earned" benefit for workers who have contributed to the Social Security system.

SSI

is a "needs-based" program that provides assistance to those with limited income and resources, regardless of their work history.

SSI is a needs-based program that requires recipients to reside in the U.S. to ensure they are meeting the needs of vulnerable populations, according to the Social Security Administration.

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U.S. citizens generally continue to receive SSDI benefits while residing abroad, as long as they meet all program requirements.

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Bill *********
Bill *********
Yes
Porky ******
Porky ******
I’d suspect that it’s a disability allowance paid by taxpayers to help you have a more comfortable like in your home country

I don’t think many people would be happy to be paying for your fancy long term holiday in Thailand…

You’ll have to live off your pension like most retirees here 😩🤣
Roger ********
Roger ********
@Porky *****
why would you post about something you obviously know nothing about?
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Roger *******
likely drunk
Todd *********
Todd *********
@Porky *****
that would be for fools. Doesn’t matter if they are happy with it or not… but of course benefits are paid regardless of residency
Jetaun ********
Jetaun ********
Kevins *******
Kevins *******
Which Country are we referring to too....
Kay *******
Kay *******
I’m not sure if you are qualified for disability it’s SSI

Disability it’s covered only you live in country

And Depend on your age
Michael **************
Michael **************
SSDI you're fine. You can lose your Medicare Medicaid if you're not careful. If I had SSDI I would complete my regular doctor visits online with zoom and then once a year fly home for in person tests and physical. Do that and you're good. SSDI is insurance and if you get injured, sick or otherwise can no longer work then it's your money if they approve you. Doesn't matter what others think. If I could get SSDI I'd tell anyone who ever said stupid stuff like that they could suck on my hot dog!
Michael **************
Michael **************
Stan ******
Stan ******
@Kay ******
wrong for USA
Roger ********
Roger ********
Curtis ********
Curtis ********
Depends if you draw SSI or SSDI there are different requirements
Leatrice *****************
Leatrice *****************
I'm beginning to think my brain would be better off, not listening to all the misinformation I get off this week. 🤪😭😂🤣
Roger **********
Roger **********
Yes, but give Services Australia a call is your best bet. Apologies, you’re in the USA and don’t like chances under Trumpo.. good luck.
John ******************
John ******************
@Roger *********
Fucking Australians are as brain dead as American liberals.
James ******
James ******
@Roger *********
Australia seems to be bowing down to Trump, but that’s another story. You just can’t keep it away from Trump can you?
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
@Roger *********
fuck off .. you know shit what is going on as an American i can tell you to fuck all the way off.

You only know what the media tells you.

As a fully disabled vet living in Thailand benifits are not affected no matter where you live
Robert *********
Robert *********
@Andrew *******
just ignore the tosser, he lives in a Roo’pouch.
Roger **********
Roger **********
@Andrew *******
Andrew , A Trump fan obviously. Mate google it! Your liver is killing Social Security over there. you need to take a chill pill. Just Calmmmaaa downnn before you have a heart attack. I’m guessing elderly white Male?
Andrew ********
Andrew ********
@Roger *********
assumptions don't care for the man my point is you are NOT an American.. you are not a veteran of the American military.. I am in that aspect im saying fuck all the way off.

You have no opinion or right to inject your aussie bullshit in this.. and no i have aussie friends too so its not that im against Australians before you make that assumption too
Johnny *********
Johnny *********
@Roger *******
Calm Down
Roger ********
Roger ********
@Roger *********
I was going to ask him to calm down as well but since you continue to be obnoxious he should have at it. Let me guess, poorly informed and poorly mannered Aussie?
Kenneth *******
Kenneth *******
DSP in australia give you 28day out of australia in a calander year, at the age of 67 you will get the pension while out of australia , ( Old age pebsion) not DISSABILTY PENSION
Lee ***********
Lee ***********
Most benefits end if your out of the country more than a certain amount of days! Research your benefits and their conditions for continued payment.
Dennis *********
Dennis *********
@Lee **********
only SSI ends after 30 day out of the country. Regular social security continues to be paid
Lee ***********
Lee ***********
@Dennis ********
whichever country that is, the post don't mention, each country differs. I said Most, not All.
Jeremy ********
Jeremy ********
Yes if you’re on a Long term visa or retirement visa you cab open a Thai bank acct and have it deposited in the Thai bank acct…
Braulio *********
Braulio *********
Retirement, Disability and Survivor benefits are paid, even if you reside outside of the USA. SSI benefits are suspended and not paid after leaving the USA for 30 days
Bill *******
Bill *******
@Braulio ********
for which country of citizenship are we talking about?
David ***********
David ***********
Bill *******
Bill *******
@David **********
I looked on the SSA’s web sight and they say otherwise. There are a few countries that they will not send payments to, There is a difference between SSI and Social security, I think this is where some of us are getting confused.
John **************
John **************
No
Bob **********
Bob **********
John **************
John **************
Jon ********
Jon ********
I believe SSA is not available if you live abroad. Regular social security payments are available if you live abroad in most countries.
Michael **************
Michael **************
Roger **********
Roger **********
@Jon *******
trump is putting a stop to it apparently
Johnny *********
Johnny *********
Johnny *********
Johnny *********
@Jon *******
Definitely
Jon ********
Jon ********
@Johnny ********
Disgusting............
Joe ********
Joe ********
@Jon *******
You must tell the embassy, SSA where you are. They could require a physical to ensure you’re still able to receive your benefits. If you miss your appointment they could cancel your benefits. If you informed them they can set you up an appointment in the county where you reside.
Joe ********
Joe ********
@Jon *******
Not true. I’m on SSD and live overseas for 14 months now. SSA is aware of my situation.
Jetaun ********
Jetaun ********
@Joe *******
that’s for SSI.. Understand the entitlements
Tony **********
Tony **********
@Jon *******
I think you mean SSI (supplemental income#. SSDI and SSA (disability income and retirement income) are available even if living outside USA.
Jetaun ********
Jetaun ********
Stan ******
Stan ******
@Jetaun *******
why fool around with people. Some people are just dicks. This is all trash that the negative dicks are putting out.
Kendall **********
Kendall **********
@Jetaun *******
30 days each month is all the time then lol
Jacalyn ***************
Jacalyn ***************
@Jetaun *******
how can you be in the USA at least 30 days each month in February?
Jetaun ********
Jetaun ********
@Jacalyn **************
February is the exception. I retired from SSA. Play with me if you want 🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️🤦🏾‍♀️
Bobby *********
Bobby *********
@Jetaun *******
that's not right I been here 8 years I get mine just like clock work
Bryan ***********
Bryan ***********
Yes, you will still get a paycheck. But no other benefits

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