Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Do You Qualify for SSI Benefits?

Supplemental Security Income is a government benefit program designed to help those with long-term disability and who have no real income and few personal assets.

SSI can provide a safety net for those in need, but, like some other forms of government benefits, receiving SSI is not an automatic process. If you think you need financial help, speak with a local Social Security attorney about qualifying for SSI benefits.

You can receive a free, no-obligation evaluation of your eligibility for SSI payments. Simply fill out the quick case review form below to speak with a Social Security lawyer near you today.

Who Can Get SSI Payments?

SSI is not an entitlement program, and as such it doesn’t have any pay-as-you-go requirements. Instead, this form of Social Security is available to those in need of financial help. The amount you may be eligible to receive will depend on your unique financial situation.

The legal requirements for receiving SSI are being “indigent,” blind or disabled. A person is considered indigent if he or she has very little income other than child support or TANF benefits for children. There is also a limit on the total amount of assets a person can have, which is set at about $2,000, not counting their home and one car, for a single person.

Supplemental Security Income may also be paid to those who are 65 and older who also meet similar standard of living requirements. Those who are eligible can typically receive SSI in addition to their entitled Retirement Benefits from the SSA.

However, unlike Retirement benefits, SSI is not guaranteed, and the process to claim benefits can be difficult and drawn-out. Many people who file a SSI claim find that their claim is rejected. This can be heartbreaking, but it’s not necessarily the end.

You have the right to appeal this decision. You also have the right to representation during the process. If your claim is eventually accepted, you’re entitled to back-pay from the date that you originally filed.

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Let an Attorney Fight for Your SSI Claim

If you are trying to receive Supplemental Security Income, speak with a Social Security attorney today about the process and your rights. If you work with an attorney, you won’t have to pay any fees until after your claim is approved. Federal laws also limit how much a lawyer can charge.

Arrange a free, no-obligation consultation with a Social Security lawyer near you. Simply fill out the quick case review form below to get help now.