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What is SSI?

SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a federal program that provides monthly payments to people who do not have much income or own many things. SSI is for elderly people, as well as blind or disabled people of any age, including children.

To get SSI, you must:
     •  Be age 65 or older; or
                                           •  Be totally or partially blind; or
                                           •  Have a medical condition that keeps you from working and is expected to last at least one year or result in
                                              death.

How to apply for SSI

Contact your local SSA office. Parents or guardians usually can apply for blind or disabled children under age 18. In some cases, other third parties can apply for children.

You should take certain items when you apply. Even if you do not have all of the things listed below, apply anyway. The people in the Social Security office can help you get whatever is needed. Please take:
     • Your Social Security card or a record of your Social Security number;
     • Your birth certificate or other proof of your age;
     • Information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or your lease and landlord’s name;
     • Payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, burial fund records and other information about your income and
        the things you own;
     • The names, addresses and telephone numbers of doctors, hospitals and clinics that you have been to, if you
        are applying for SSI because you are disabled or blind;
     • Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligible noncitizen status.

You also should take your checkbook or other papers that show your bank, credit union or savings account number so they can have your benefits deposited directly into your account. Direct deposit protects benefits from loss, theft and mail delay. The money is always on time and ready to use without making a trip to the bank.

If you are applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for the first time, then allow us to help, by giving you a FREE, NO OBLIGATION Evaluation. An advocate or attorney in your area will asses your situation to help determine your eligibility for SSI.  There is a lot of paperwork that has to be filled out and accepted by the SSA before you can even be considered, why go through all that unless you know you have a good chance at receiving disability benefits?  Have an advocate or attorney review your situation, give you a Free No Obligation evaluation and then when you have the information you need, take action.  The government can wait, can you?