Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Disability Attorney
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal benefit program for disabled individuals with limited income and few resources. Like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), SSI is managed by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and – just like SSDI – it can be hard to obtain without help.
Douglas W. Hutson, Attorney at Law, has more than 40 years of experience guiding disabled individuals in East Tennessee through the SSI application process and helping them obtain the benefits they need. Contact us for a free consultation at our Athens office.
How Is SSI Different From SSDI?
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are an earned benefit. Only people with sufficient work credits and a fully disabling condition qualify for SSDI. SSI benefits are available to more people, including those who have never worked and some children. However, unlike SSDI, SSI is a needs-based program with strict income and resource limitations.
Who Are Eligible For Tennessee SSI Benefits?
SSI is potentially available to individuals who are 65 years of age or older, the blind, and individuals of any age who have a qualifying disability, so long as they meet the income and resource limitations set by the program.
Understanding The SSI Application And Appeals Process
The SSI application process can take months to complete, and you will need to provide the SSA with extensive information about your medical history, treatment providers, work history, and the limitations on your functioning.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews every application carefully. You need medical records and financial documentation to prove your eligibility in most cases. If the SSA denies your initial application, you have 60 days to appeal.
Don’t Face the SSA Alone. Schedule a Free Consultation Today.
Applying for disability can feel like a full-time job you’re too sick to perform. At our firm, we believe you’ve carried the weight of your disability long enough without the added stress of complex government forms. Attorney Douglas W. Hutson steps in to handle the heavy lifting, ensuring your SSI application is handled with the precision that over 40 years of local experience provide.
If you reside in the Athens area or East Tennessee, call Douglas W. Hutson, Attorney at Law, at 423-453-3021 today to schedule a free initial SSI consultation or use the online contact form to reach out.