SSI Lawyers

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Lawyers of Southern Illinois

SSI Lawyers


SSI Lawyers. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues designed to help aged and disabled people who have little or no income. The program can provide cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

The Social Security Administration oversees eligibility for SSI and SSD (Social Security Disability). The disability application and eligibility process is overwhelming and brings about a lot of questions. Let the SSI Lawyers at Drummond Law show you the way. Our SSI lawyers know what the SSA is looking for in your disability claims process and our devoted attorneys maintain open dialogue with the SSA and make sure that they have all the necessary details to properly review your claim.

Contact the SSI lawyers at Drummond Law or give us a call at 800-842-0426 for a free consultation. Our attorneys are familiar with a wealth of supporting evidence that can be helpful to your SSI disability claim, including medical reports and statements from former coworkers. Your SSI lawyers will also be able to help you get witnesses that can testify on your behalf during a disability hearing.

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SSI Lawyers: How Do I Qualify?

To enroll in SSI, you or a loved one must qualify as the following:

Limited/no income and resources

  • Have less than $2,000 in assets
  • Have less than $3,000 for a couple

Disability (any age)

  • The individual has a medical condition that meets the SSA’s definition of a physical or mental disability
  • The individual is not able to do the work that they did before they became disabled
  • The individual is not able to adjust to other work because of their medical condition(s)
  • The individual’s disability is expected to last for at least one year or be terminal

OR 65 years or older
OR blindness (any age)

The Importance of SSI Lawyers in Filing for a Disability

The importance of an attorney before, during, and after a SSI filing is evident in a U.S. Government Accountability Office study that found that claimants who had legal representation were allowed disability benefits at a rate nearly 3 times higher than those without representation. Our SSI lawyers specialize in making the process easier for you. If a disability is preventing you from working, or if you or a loved one are 65 years or older or blind or disabled, contact your SSI lawyers at Drummond Law today or call us at 800-842-0426.

It generally takes the SSA anywhere from 3 to 5 months to file a decision on your inquiry. Unfortunately, many initial disability applications are denied. In fact, more than 65 percent of first-time applications are denied nationwide, and around 64 percent locally in Illinois and Missouri. Combining the prolonged time it takes for a decision with the regrettable likelihood of a denial, it makes sense to contact your SSI lawyers at Drummond Law. We can go through the application step-by-step to guarantee accuracy, in order to assure a quicker result, and we can provide name recognition for the SSA to help speed up the process.

SSI Lawyers: Receiving Benefits on Behalf of a Family Member

You can receive benefits — act as a representative payee — on behalf of a qualifying disabled parent, spouse, or child. In fact, one of the most common uses of SSI is for the parents of a disabled child so that they are able to get the assistance they need to support the disabled child and the rest of the family. SSI may also be combined with other services such as SSD, Medicaid, and food stamps. The SSI lawyers at Drummond Law can help make sure you get the benefits you qualify for and deserve.

Your SSI lawyers have also prepared a handbook for prospective clients here. Look it over and contact the SSI lawyers at Drummond Law with any questions, or give us a call at 800-842-0426 for a free consultation.

Your Local SSI Lawyers | Drummond Law in Southern Illinois

The SSI process is time consuming and difficult. If a disability is affecting your ability to pay bills and other essential expenses, it is crucial that you start receiving these necessary benefits as soon as possible. Using the SSI lawyers at Drummond Law can help you get the application right the first time, and avoid a possible lengthy appeals process.

Serving Illinois and Missouri since 1976, Drummond Law is home to your SSI lawyers. We have won thousands of SSI and disability claims. Whether you need to file an application for yourself or a loved one or need to file an appeal, your SSI lawyers are here to help. To speak with our SSI attorneys for a free case review, feel free to contact us or call 800-842-0426.

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