Social Security can provide benefits for people with disabilities, but many other programs and benefits fall under the program. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can supply baseline support if you find yourself in need of assistance with few options.
Getting benefits through SSI can be difficult, which is why you should consider contacting a Kansas City SSI benefits lawyer. Our experienced SSI attorneys at BurnettDriskill can review your claim and help you apply to the Social Security Administration (SSA) for benefits.
If you have a disability preventing you from working, you might be eligible for SSI benefits. Being unable to work, or unable to work as much as you otherwise would, can create the foundation for a disability that qualifies you for SSI benefits.
Benefits can replace your income if you maintain eligibility and provide the proper documentation. SSI benefits can also include access to health coverage, as successful applicants can become eligible for Medicaid.
SSI is a needs-based program, meaning that the SSA will evaluate whether you meet the program’s criteria, such as by inspecting your income and resources (including family support) as well as your medical records. If you have too many resources that put you above the program’s threshold, your application will be denied.
Our legal team can work with you to establish your eligibility and explain what benefits you should receive. A Kansas City attorney familiar with applications for SSI benefits can guide you through the application process and provide you with crucial information along the way.
Ensuring your application is complete and robust can help move your claim forward. Our legal team can take the lead in preparing your application and bringing its different parts together into a coherent claim.
Establishing your eligibility and medical disability are the most important parts of an SSI benefits application, and we can communicate with your doctor and access other sources to develop your documentation. We can also advise you on what resources count for establishing your eligibility and if you have income that can reduce your potential benefits.
On the technical side, our lawyers can also help ensure that your application meets the SSA’s submission requirements, including the necessary forms and the correct formats for documentation. Carefully preparing an application can help remove obstacles to SSA’s review, reduce delays in processing, and strengthen your application overall.
Our experienced attorneys can walk through the application process with you and explain what benefits you should receive under the SSA’s rules based on your circumstances. With one of our Kansas City lawyers representing you, you can better understand your SSI benefits and put forward the best application possible.
We can also help you appeal a denied application. In the face of the SSA and your application review, you can rely on us for support and representation.
You should be able to count on Social Security’s support if you are disabled, and SSI benefits can keep you afloat. Determining eligibility and establishing it in an application is where a Kansas City SSI benefits lawyer can provide critical assistance.
Even if you have not worked recently, you can still receive SSI benefits if eligible. To learn more, contact BurnettDriskill for a free consultation to discuss your claim.
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