Tri-State Supplemental Security Income Lawyer

A person can be disabled from birth or can become disabled later in life following an accident or injury. Disabilities can be mental or physical. If a disability keeps you or your loved one from being able to work and earn enough money to provide for yourself, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be an option.

Unlike Social Security Disability (SSD), SSI does not require that you have worked or previously paid into the system to be eligible. The amount of your benefits and your financial eligibility depends on the amount of money coming into your household and your assets. The proof of your disability is the same as for SSD.

At the Law Office of William C.O. Reaves, P.S.C., you will find an SSI lawyer with more than 40 years of experience. Mr. Reaves can discuss your or your loved one’s eligibility for SSI during a free consultation. From his office in Ashland, he handles SSI claims and appeals throughout Kentucky, West Virginia and Ohio.

What Goes Into A Successful SSI Claim

SSI provides a stream of income for those who are unable to work due to a long-term disability. SSI is not contingent on whether you have previously contributed to Social Security through sufficient work history. It is intended for those individuals who have not paid into the system because they were financially unable to do so.

However, SSI does depend on the income or assets of your household. Your spouse’s income and assets are included in determining whether or not you qualify, and if you do, for how much. It is very similar to the Medicaid system. Attorney Reaves can determine if you meet the qualifications.

Appealing An SSI Denial

If you have requested SSI but were initially denied, you still have the opportunity to appeal the denial. Generally speaking, you have a period of 65 days from the date of your denial. Read your denial notice carefully, and it will state if you have a shorter period. This is not an in-court process. You will not have to explain your financial situation or that of your loved one to a jury. Instead, the appeals process through the Social Security Administration is entirely administrative and takes place within Social Security.

Get Help With Your SSI Application Or Denial | Free Consultation

Denials of initial SSI applications are common. Working through the appeals process requires addressing the reasons your initial request was denied. Mr. Reaves can walk you through appealing the denial of an SSI claim or submitting a strong initial application. Contact him online or by phone at 606-325-1154 to schedule a free initial consultation. If he does not recover benefits for you, you do not owe him any attorney fees.