Does receiving SSI automatically mean you are disabled?

Receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) indicates that an individual meets specific financial criteria and has a qualifying disability, but it does not automatically mean they are considered disabled in every context. The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability based on the inability to engage in substantial gainful activity due to a medical condition. Therefore, while SSI recipients must generally have a disability, the determination of disability can vary in different situations and may require further assessment.