The process required to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not complicated, as long as you have someone on your side who understands the strict criteria for qualifying and can help you prepare your claim. At Berger and Green, our knowledgeable disability attorneys are ready to walk you through the process and fight for the monthly benefits you deserve.
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Updated February 14, 2025
The process required to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not complicated, as long as you have someone on your side who understands the strict criteria for qualifying and can help you prepare your claim. At Berger and Green, our knowledgeable disability attorneys are ready to walk you through the process and fight for the monthly benefits you deserve.
For help understanding how to...
The process required to apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) from the Social Security Administration (SSA) is not complicated, as long as you have someone on your side who understands the strict criteria for qualifying and can help you prepare your claim. At Berger and Green, our knowledgeable disability attorneys are ready to walk you through the process and fight for the monthly benefits you deserve.
For help understanding how to...
How long do I have to work before I am eligible for disability?
The length of time you need to have worked in order to qualify for disability will vary depending on your age. Suffering from an impairment that prevents you from working is not the only qualification the Social Security Administration (SSA) examines when determining who is eligible for benefits.
When it comes to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), the SSA requires you to work...
To get Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you will have to gather all the proof necessary to show you qualify, and then apply either by phone or in person. If you are certain you meet the strict qualifications for the federal program and have the required documentation, you can call 1-800-772-1213 or contact your local Social Security office to schedule your application interview.
But we recommend contacting Berger and Green to help you. While SSI can be...
While it is not legally required to have a lawyer for Social Security disability in Pennsylvania, having someone on your side to ensure you have the proper documentation may improve your chances of gaining approval.
A knowledgeable disability attorney can help you get:
The monthly benefits you deserve;
Back pay for the time between your application and your approval; and
Retroactive benefits to cover up to 12 months of impairment before you filed...