The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited resources and income because their disability makes it difficult or impossible to work.
Those who are aged 65 and older and meet the financial limits may also qualify for SSI benefits even if they don’t have disabilities. If you have worked long enough, you may be able to receive SSI, Social Security disability, and retirement benefits.
Those who are eligible to apply for SSI benefits can do so online. However, for online applications you need to meet specific requirements. You can file for SSI benefits online if you:
Are a U.S. citizen
Have a disability
Haven’t applied for SSI benefits in the past
Are residing in the U.S. or Northern Mariana Islands
Have never been married
Haven’t received SSI benefits in the past
Are between the ages of 18 and 65
Aren’t visually impaired
Are applying for Social Security Disability insurance
If you apply for Social Security Income benefits online and your application is denied, you can file for an SSI appeal online as well.
Your SSI application doesn’t need to be denied for you to reach out to an experienced lawyer. The Social Security disability lawyers of Ally Disability understand how challenging the process of filing for Social Security benefits can be. Our team will help you through every step of the process from filing your claim to representing you during an appeal.
We’ll help you evaluate the strength of your case, assist you during your initial application, and help you navigate the appeals process if your SSI application is denied. To learn more about SSI and Social Security disability benefits, contact the Social Security disability lawyers of Ally Disability today.