Mt. Olive, IL

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Lawyers of Mt. Olive, IL

SSI Lawyers


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

The Social Security Administration oversees eligibility for SSI and SSD (Social Security Disability). The disability application and eligibility procedure is formidable and evokes a lot of wonder. Let the Mt. Olive, IL, SSI Lawyers at Drummond Law show you the way. Our SSI lawyers understand what the SSA might look for in your disability claim process and our committed attorneys maintain open dialogue with the SSA and ensure that they have all the necessary details to correctly review your claim.

Reach out to the SSI lawyers near Mt. Olive, IL, at Drummond Law or call us today at 800-842-0426 for a no-cost case review. Our lawyers are familiar with a wide array of supporting evidence that can be helpful to your SSI disability claim, including medical reports and statements from former coworkers. Your Mt. Olive, IL, SSI lawyers will also be able to help you procure witnesses that can testify on your behalf in a disability hearing.

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SSI Lawyers Mt. Olive, IL: How Do I Qualify?

To enroll in SSI, you or a loved one in Mt. Olive, IL, 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 Mt. Olive, IL, SSI Lawyers in Filing for a Disability

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

It typically takes the SSA anywhere from 3 to 5 months to file a decision on your inquiry. Unfortunately, most initial disability applications are denied in Mt. Olive, IL. 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 ruling with the regrettable likelihood of a denial, it appears logical to contact your Mt. Olive, IL, SSI lawyers at Drummond Law. We can go through the application step-by-step to guarantee accuracy, in order to ensure a quicker result, and we can provide name recognition for the SSA to help speed up the procedure.

The SSI attorneys at Drummond Law have decades of experience serving clients with SSI and disability claims. The law firm near Mt. Olive, IL also specializes in:

Mt. Olive, IL, 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 Mt. Olive, IL. 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 can also be combined with other services like 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 Mt. Olive, IL, SSI lawyers have also prepared a guidebook for prospective clients here. Look it over and contact the SSI lawyers at Drummond Law with any concerns, or call us at 800-842-0426 for a free consultation.

Your Mt. Olive, IL, 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 in Mt. Olive, IL, it is critical that you start getting these much needed benefits as soon as possible. Using the Mt. Olive, IL, SSI lawyers at Drummond Law can help you get the application right the first time, and avoid a possible time consuming appeals procedure.

Serving Illinois and Missouri since 1976, Drummond Law is home to your SSI lawyers of Mt. Olive, IL. We have won thousands of SSI and disability claims near Mt. Olive, IL. 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 talk to our SSI attorneys for a no-case case review, you are welcome to contact us or call 800-842-0426.

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