SSI Disability Attorneys
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and funded by the U.S. Treasury’s general fund, not from Social Security Taxes. The program is intended to provide financial assistance in the form of monthly payments to people that do not have much income, earnings, or possessions. Our SSI disability attorneys can help you navigate the complicated currents of the federal and state governments to make sure you have the best chance of being approved for your SSI benefits.
Have you or a loved one been turned down for Supplemental Security Income benefits? If so, contact our SSI Disability Attorneys at Affleck & Gordon today!
The process of consideration for benefits is a lengthy one, which is why you should file for your SSI benefits as soon as possible. However, a judge may grant back pay of benefits depending on your case and condition. In addition, studies have shown that candidates for SSI that use an attorney familiar with the Supplemental Security Income procedures, set forth by the SSA, have a greater possibility of having their claim application for benefits accepted. Typically, less than half of the applications filed are approved in the initial file stage and less than a quarter of the claims sent back for reconsideration are approved at the hearing stage. Our SSI Disability Attorneys from the law office of Affleck & Gordon can review your case and advise you as to the best course of action to get your claim approved.
SSI is available for persons that are:
- Sixty-five years-of-age or older
- Totally or partially blind
- Unable to work due to a medical condition
- Disabled and their condition is expected to end in death
- Under the age of eighteen and disabled
Disabled children under the age of eighteen can qualify if the parents earn less than the limit set by the SSA. The SSI requirements for disabled children under eighteen are similar to the requirements for disabled adults.
The requirements for SSI benefit qualification include:
- The person must not be working and/or earning more than the limit amount.
- The person must suffer from a physical and/or mental condition that severely limits his/her abilities and/or activities.
- The person’s condition must last over twelve months or lead to death.
Have you or a loved one been turned down for Supplemental Security Income benefits? If so, contact our SSI Disability Attorneys at Affleck & Gordon today!
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