Qualify for SSI – The Morgan Law Firm

How You May Be Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits

Even though your medical or mental health condition prevents you from working, that doesn’t stop the bills from landing in your mailbox, and it doesn’t keep new expenses from piling on.

From medical costs to a new tire for your car, and from a broken appliance to your child’s braces, it seems the old expression is true: It’s always something.

People who worked long enough can get financial relief when they can’t work anymore from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

But what if you haven’t worked in a long time, or only worked a little here and there? What if your health has always kept you off work? What if lacking income has been a problem for a long time?

You may be able to get financial relief from Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits. They don’t require a long work record. SSI is for people with financial struggles.

But what if you get denied for SSI?

It’s a complicated government program run by Social Security. But there is a type of guide who can help you through the process of appealing an SSI denial: a disability lawyer.

If you live in the South Bend-Elkhart area, or anywhere in Michiana, and you need the fresh chance that SSI benefits provide, talk to The Morgan Law Firm.

We’ve helped thousands of people in Michiana.

Do I Qualify for SSI?

To qualify for SSI benefits, you must meet Social Security’s strict rules for who gets disability assistance.

Social Security asks several questions:

1. Is your medical condition “severe”?It must significantly limit your daily life and last at least 12 months.
2. Is your condition on the Social Security list of qualifying impairments?The list provides a road map for getting benefits with certain health problems, but you can still qualify with a diagnosis not on the list.
3. Can you work at all? You must be unable to work.
4. Is your income limited?Your financial resources must fall under certain amounts to get SSI
5. Are your financial assets limited?You also cannot have above set amounts in certain kinds of property, savings or investments.
6. Have you applied for any other cash benefits available to you? You must demonstrate that you’ve tried every option for financial assistance.

It’s hard to understand why they might deny you benefits. Which question did you answer wrong?

An experienced SSI disability attorney can help you figure this out. In fact, you’re not alone. Getting denied is extremely common.

It’s free to talk to our disability law firm for an initial conversation about your situation, and what it may take to win benefits that can make your life easier.

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Appealing a Denial of SSI Benefits

There’s nothing simple about filling out the application for SSI benefits and providing the evidence needed for your claim. Mistakes, missed deadlines, unanswered questions or failing to include a supporting document are all reasons why claims get delayed or denied.

If Social Security denied your application—something that happens in almost 80 percent of cases according to government numbers—you can appeal their decision and still win benefits.

In fact, it’s during the appeals process that many people get approved for benefits. Even though appealing is even more complicated than applying, a skilled Michiana SSI attorney who is familiar with the process, as well as with the local disability judges and Social Security Office workers, can help you find your way to being awarded financial relief.

In Indiana and Michigan, talk to The Morgan Law Firm for help finally getting your SSI benefits.

The firm was created to support our Michiana neighbors during their most difficult times. We’re on a mission to make this process easier for you. We will treat your case and you with the respect and dignity you deserve.

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How You May Be Eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits

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