Not Enough Work Credits for Social Security Disability?
You May Qualify for SSI Benefits
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are based on how much money you have paid into Social Security through paycheck deductions. If you have never worked or worked only sporadically in the last few years, you may not be eligible for SSD.
Supplemental Security Income, commonly known as SSI, is a safety net administered by the federal government. It provides benefits for people like you who do not have enough work credits to receive Social Security Disability.
Louisiana SSI Attorneys Who Are Here to Help
To receive SSI, you must (a) be under the income and asset limits and (b) be disabled under the definition of Social Security Disability. Gordon McKernan and McKernan Law Firm can step in if you were turned down. We have a good record of winning SSI and SSD appeals.
We have helped people in Baton Rouge, Lafayette, Lake Charles, Alexandria, Monroe and all of Louisiana with their SSI claims. Contact us online or toll free at 877-247-3310 for a free initial consultation.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
SSD benefits depend on your work credits — how much you earned and paid into the system through FICA taxes. SSI provides a modest fixed benefit. For 2011, the payment is $674 per month to individuals or $1,011 to couples.
This is not a lot of money, but our lawyers understand that every single dollar is important when you do not have much other income. We work with you to help you get the SSI disability benefits you need and deserve.
SSI Eligibility Criteria (2011):
- Out of work for 12 months because of a disability
- Disabled under a listed impairment
- Or disabled under the " grid rules"
- No more than $2,000 (individual) in owned assets or $3,000 (couple)
- No more than $1,433* (individual) in other monthly income or $2,107* (couple)
* If you earn too much, we may be able to reduce your income through exemptions.
No Fees Unless You Get Approved for SSI
Our Baton Rouge Supplemental Security Income lawyers handle SSI and SSD claims every day, but we understand it may be complex and confusing to you. Contact us online or toll free at 877-247-3310. We offer a free consultation and you will not pay a penny unless we secure SSI benefits on your behalf.
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