Obtaining Supplemental Security Income for Your Disability
Some disabilities bar individuals from working altogether, leaving them with a need for additional monetary assistance. If you have been kept from gainful employment due to a mental or physical disability, you might be eligible for Supplemental Security Income.
To discuss your potential eligibility with an experienced attorney, contact the law office of Ellene Welsh, P.C. by e-mail or by phone at 770-884-1879. You can also learn more by visiting the Social Security Administration's Web site.
What is SSI?
Like disability benefits, SSI is relegated for individuals needing financial assistance due to long term disability. Unlike SSD however, supplemental income is designed for people who have not been able to work and pay into the Social Security system.
SSI benefits are need-based, with recipients needing to meet the same standard of disability as those receiving disability benefits. Individuals receiving Supplemental Security Income are often indigent.
The program assists individuals with little or no work history who have been kept from employment by their disability. SSI provides monthly paid benefits to the individual and also qualifies the recipient for Medicaid health care assistance.
How Can I Qualify?
Qualification for SSI can be a complex process. Having a knowledgeable lawyer at your side can be an excellent strategy to move the process along smoothly. The process includes interviews with the Social Security Administration, as well as full disclosure of your monthly income and expenses. Administrators also take into account your level of disability and your potential for future employment when determining your eligibility for SSI.
Supplemental Security Income can be incredibly beneficial for individuals who qualify. To discuss your eligibility or to seek assistance securing your benefits, e-mail the law office of Ellene Welsh or call 770-884-1879.
Ellene Welsh, P.C.
6655 Church Street
Douglasville, GA 30134
Telephone: 770-884-1879 | Fax: 770-949-5057 | Toll Free: 866-959-2946
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