The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is administered by the Social Security Administration and uses very similar rules to the Social Security Disability (SSD) program. The difference between SSI and SSD is that SSI is a needs-based program. You can only get SSI if you meet certain income and asset maximum limits. Social Security's regulations explain that "the basic purpose underlying the SSI program is to assure a minimum level of income for people who are age 65 or over, or who are blind or disabled and who do not have sufficient income and resources to maintain a standard of living at the established Federal minimum income level."
The National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research estimates that 11.3 million people age 16 to 64 have a severe work disability. The SSI program exists to protect low-income workers who become sick or injured and cannot work. Title XVI of the Social Security Act covers Disability benefits. The Social Security Regulations that govern these claims are found in Title 20 of the Code of Federal Regulations.
The Disability practice team of Tucker & Ludin can assist you in navigating Social Security's maze. We will help you file your application, assist you with forms, file appeals for you, represent you at hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and, if necessary, appeal your case to Federal Court. Social Security and SSI Attorney John Tucker has represented over 1000 individuals in pursuing Social Security Disabiltiy and SSI claims in Florida and other states. Our firm handles SSI disability cases for people under age 65. We will discuss your case with you for no charge. John Tucker is also one of the few lawyers in the State of Florida that handles all types of disability claims and lawsuits, including: 1) Long Term Disability insurance, 2) ERISA disability benefits, 3) Veterans Disability benefits, and 4) Florida Retirement Disability cases in addition to Social Security Disability and SSI claims. There is no need to hire more than one lawyer to handle all of these cases.
Please read our Social Security Frequently Asked Questions section for more information about SSI. Call Disability Attonrey John Tucker at (727) 572-5000 or toll-free at (866) 282-5260 for a free consultation.
