Am I covered by SSDI? Not everyone is covered by SSDI. In addition to meeting the SSA’s definition of disability (discussed below), you must have worked in a job that was covered by Social Security and have accrued enough work credits. Click here to visit SSA.gov to read more about SSDI qualification requirements. https://www.apdaparkinson.org/resources-support/living-with-parkinsons-disease/disability/ssdi/