Ensuring financial support for those in need.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) provides financial assistance to individuals who do not meet the work credit requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) but still require support due to a disability.
A safety net for disabled individuals and families.
SSI is designed to help adults and children with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or over the age of 65. Unlike SSDI, SSI eligibility is not based on past employment but on financial need and medical disability. Adults applying for SSI must meet specific income and resource limits and prove their disability under the same medical criteria as SSDI. However, household income, such as earnings from a spouse, can affect eligibility.
For children, SSI eligibility requires meeting different medical criteria appropriate to age, assessing how a child's disability affects daily activities compared to non-disabled children. If SSI benefits are awarded, recipients also qualify for state medical benefits, which can provide significant support for managing health conditions.
Get expert help with Your social security income application.
Applying for SSI can be complex and overwhelming, especially when dealing with a disabling condition. At Spears & Marinakis, LLC, we understand the intricacies of SSI law and can guide you through the application process or assist with appeals if your application has been denied.
Contact us today to discuss how we can support your case and help secure the benefits you and your family need.