Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Lawyer in Raleigh

Attorney for Supplemental Security Income in Raleigh and all of North Carolina

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI, is a program that makes payments to people with low income and resources if they are aged 65 years or old, are blind or are disabled. For a person seeking Supplemental Security Income, the outcome of their application may significantly impact their ability to face a secure future. That is why the attorneys at The Whitley Law Firm are dedicated to helping clients facing the need to apply for benefits or appeal a decision regarding denied SSI benefits. For a free consultation regarding your case, feel free to call a Raleigh Supplemental Security Income attorney at 1-800-598-0456. We have offices in multiple locations (Raleigh, Greenville, New Bern, Kinston and Jacksonville) throughout North Carolina and represent clients throughout the state.

Qualifying for SSI Benefits

To qualify for SSI benefits, you must meet certain requirements regarding your income and resources. Resources may include cash, real estate, bank accounts, stocks and bonds. If your resources are no more than $2,000 (or no more than $3,000 for a married couple) you may qualify. Your income must also not exceed a certain level, but what counts as income may vary depending on the particular situation. This may include wages, any Social Security benefits, food, pensions and shelter.

Supplemental Security Income is one of two types of programs that help people who are disabled and need additional income to survive. Social Security Disability is the other of these, concerning disabled people who have worked for a certain amount of time and therefore qualify for these benefits. SSI benefits may be available to a person who has not worked enough or at all. Our law firm handles both types of benefits for clients throughout all of North Carolina and offers a complimentary case evaluation to review your eligibility for benefits and how we can assist you.

For a free review of your case, contact a Raleigh Supplemental Security Income lawyer today.