subject: Supplemental Security Income by:Evan Langsted [print this page] Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplementary program to assist aged, blind and disabled citizens who have little or no income. Supplemental Security Income provides funds to meet the basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. Monthly SSI benefits are paid to the disabled, blind, those 65 years of age or older and children as well who qualify for SSI benefits.
Even though Supplemental Security Income benefits are administered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), the benefits are not based on prior work or a family member's prior work record. No current or previous employment is required to qualify for SSI benefits.
Supplemental Security Income recipients can also have their benefits supplemented by Medicaid to help pay medical expenses such as doctor bills, prescription costs and other health care costs. SSI beneficiaries are also eligible for food stamps.
How to Qualify for Supplemental Security Income Benefits
Prove you are disabled
You have been unable to work for at least 12 months
You will be unable to work for at least 12 months
You have a disability that is expected to end in death
You have less than $2,000.00 in liquid assets for a single person or less than $3,000.00 for a couple
You have a financial need based on the income of the entire household
When you apply for Supplemental Security Income benefits there is a chance that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will deny your claim for benefits. There is a process you can follow to appeal the denial of your application for benefits. Initial claims are denied almost 70% of the time.
An experienced Oklahoma Supplemental Security Income attorney will make certain every step of the complicated process for filing for benefits is completed correctly the first time so your chances of being denied are less likely.
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