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SSDI is designed to support you before reaching full retirement age. Since you've already reached that point, standard Social Security retirement benefits are typically the better path forward.
SSDI is based on the work history and Social Security taxes you've paid in over time. Since that typically hasn't had a chance to build up yet, this isn't the right program to start with just yet.
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This program is built for people who aren't yet receiving Social Security benefits. Since you're already receiving benefits, the Social Security Administration is the right place to go with any questions about your current benefits or what else might apply to your situation.
SSDI generally isn't available to people who are currently working full-time with no plans to stop, since the program is built for those whose condition prevents them from sustaining that level of work. If that changes, if your hours are reduced or the condition becomes too much to keep working full-time, it may be worth coming back to find out where you stand.
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SSDI is generally reserved for conditions expected to last 12 months or longer. Based on what you've shared, that doesn't sound like your situation right now, which is genuinely good news. That said, if this changes, or you're facing a serious or terminal diagnosis, it's still worth reaching out, SSA has separate provisions that may apply.
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