Many people find themselves in the position of suffering with extreme medical conditions along with an inability to work. When these are your circumstances, you may apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – and you may also have been denied. But don’t give up. There are options for having your case reviewed again and reconsidered for approval. An SSI attorney is ready to help you fill in the blanks and make sure all elements are covered.
Understand Who SSI Benefits Are For
Supplemental Security Income is a needs-based program. The benefits offered through SSI may be available for low-income adults and children with disabilities. Qualifying for SSI, however, takes more than just stating the group you fit into. With the help of an SSI attorney, you can meet the requirements to be found disabled.
There is also Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), which may apply to you if SSI does not. Both SSDI and SSI applications must fulfill a five-step process for determining disability. SSI and SSDI benefits have medical requirements in common. They follow the same regulations whether it is SSI or SSDI eligibility that is being considered. The person who knows these programs and the five steps best? An SSI attorney.
If You Need Assistance with Your SSI Claim
It is not your burden to attempt to win SSI benefits on your own. Your SSI attorney is well-versed in all the details of Supplemental Security Income and the accompanying appeals. Focus on your health and needs and hire an experienced attorney to:
- Conduct a free review of your SSI case.
- Help you file your application for SSI.
- File an appeal if you receive a denial from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
- Request review of an appeals court denial, if necessary.
- Inform you of free and low-cost medical resources.
- Prep you to testify at hearings, if needed.
- Represent you for all SSI-related matters.
Filing an application for SSI must be done within a certain timeframe. The same for filing an appeal. There is no time to waste and no benefit in delaying actions – your SSI attorney will keep you on track and ensure that all deadlines are met. Any delay can result in having to start the benefits application all over again – and that means losing any potential benefits that could have been received on a prior application.
How to Win SSI Benefits
You may feel like it’s impossible to secure SSI benefits, especially if you have been denied, but the SSA denies many people at the initial application stage. Instead of feeling discouraged or that it is impossible for you to achieve the help you need, seek legal support. You have the right to pursue benefits and the experienced lawyers at Thurswell Law are prepared to aid you in the next steps and help you get the financial support you deserve. Schedule a consultation by calling (248) 354-2222 today. We do not charge any fees until we win.