If you are unable to work and have very limited income, but don't qualify for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits, you may still be eligible for compensation through the Social Security Administration in the form of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Also, some people who receive SSDI can also receive SSI benefits too. The disability determination process is the same for the two programs, but there are very specific qualifying criteria for SSI, including limits on income, resources, and immigration status, so it can be helpful to have an attorney to help you identify any steps you may need to take to become eligible to apply for this program, such as spending down your excess resources or setting up a Special Needs Trust.
At the law office of Hickman Menashe, P.S., we have more than 45 years of combined legal experience. We built our reputation on a commitment to provide individualized attention and personal service to every client. We take a caring and compassionate approach, looking at your situation holistically, so that we can identify all your potential legal needs, as well as your options.
We are AV rated under Martindale-Hubbell's Peer Review Rating System*.
Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration, but are available only to individuals who have limited income and resources, and who are 65 and older, blind or disabled.
If you are financially eligible for SSI, we will help you take the necessary steps to establish your eligibility for benefits. We can speak with you about how to file your claim for benefits, what kind of additional evidence will bolster your claim, and we can be your advocate in a hearing before an administrative law judge. We have a comprehensive understanding of the intricate rules governing SSI claims, including financial eligibility requirements. If you are low-income but have too many resources to qualify for SSI, we may be able to overcome that barrier by helping you find a constructive way to spend down some of your resources, or place them in a Special Needs Trust.
Contact Us
We offer a confidential consultation to every client. To set up a meeting with a Lynnwood area attorney to discuss your SSI claim, contact our office by e-mail or call us at 425-744-5658. For client convenience we have a second office in Bellevue. We understand your busy schedule and will do our best to accommodate your needs. Home and hospital visits can be arranged upon request. We are accessible to persons with disabilities.
We take all SSI disability cases on a contingency fee basis, meaning we will only charge legal fees if we are able to help you win your claim.
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