SSI Benefits Assistance Network
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program that provides financial assistance to people with disabilities, including children, who have limited income and resources. SSI is funded by general tax revenues, rather than payroll taxes like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), and it is intended to provide a basic level of financial support for people with disabilities who have not been able to work or who have not paid enough into the Social Security system to qualify for SSDI.
To be eligible for SSI, you must be age 65 or older, blind, or disabled, and you must meet certain financial eligibility requirements. The amount of SSI benefits you receive is based on your income and assets, and the SSA uses a formula to calculate your benefit amount. In 2021, the maximum SSI benefit amount for an individual is $794 per month, and the maximum benefit amount for a couple is $1,191 per month.
If you are approved for SSI, you will receive monthly payments to help cover your basic needs, such as food, shelter, and clothing. SSI may also make you eligible for Medicaid, which is a federal health insurance program for low-income individuals and families.
To apply for SSI, you will need to complete an application and provide information about your income, assets, and living arrangements. The SSA will review your application and any additional information you have provided, and they may also request additional documentation or medical records if needed. The process of applying for SSI and getting a decision can take several weeks or longer. If your application is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision and request a reconsideration or a hearing.
Have You Been Denied SSI Benefits?
There are multiple reasons why SSI Benefits may have been denied. There may have been an issue with your medical records, or your earned income was too high to receive SSI. But in many cases, SSI Benefits are denied due to paperwork issues or lack of providing the right documentation for the claim.
If you have been denied SSI Benefits, getting an attorney on your side can greatly improve your chances of ultimately being approved for benefits in the future. An attorney can follow all the proper dates, ensure that all required paperwork is included, and help make the connection between your needs and benefits.
Aspire Disability is here to help anyone who has been denied SSI benefits and needs assistance. We understand the frustration that comes with being unable to secure the life-changing benefits you are entitled to.
Let us help you with your case.
