SSI Claims in Illinois and Eastern Missouri
If you have never been in the work force, or if you tried to work but couldn't keep a job because of your physical or mental impairment, you may still qualify for disability benefits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a safety net for people like you who have not contributed enough to Social Security to qualify for SSDI benefits.
The experienced and helpful attorneys of Mallon & Hale, Ltd., can help you file for SSI benefits or appeal your denied claim. We represent people in the St. Louis metro area, Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois who need that income and need help to get it. Contact us today for a free consultation.
About Supplemental Security Income
Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) payments are based on Social Security taxes paid into the system. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a separate program for disabled people who have never worked or have not worked enough to qualify for Social Security disability.
SSI provides cash benefits to cover basic needs for food, clothing and shelter. "Disability" is determined under the same rules for Social Security disability, but the eligibility rules for SSI are different — and very complex. Our lawyers can help determine if you meet the criteria:
- No employment history or insufficient payroll contributions
- A qualifying disability as defined by the Social Security Administration
- Unable to work for at least 12 months
- Minimal income and virtually no assets
If you were turned down for SSI, do not give up hope! Most applicants are denied at first. Our lawyers have a high success rate in SSI appeals, including disability hearings before an administrative law judge. We work with you and your doctors to document your disability and treatment to prove that you cannot work. Medical documentation is critical to your case. If you can't afford to go to the doctor, we can help you find free or low-cost providers.
Call our office in Wood River, Illinois, toll free at 888-854-2495 or e-mail us. We offer a free consultation, and there are no attorney fees unless we get you qualified for SSI (or SSDI). Our law office is handicapped accessible with a ramp for our clients to use.
