Understanding Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits provide monthly cash benefits to be used for basic needs, such as food, clothing, and housing. Although SSI benefits are offered by the Social Security Administration (SSA), eligibility is not based on work history, like Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. The federal government funds SSI benefits with general tax revenues rather than the Social Security taxes collected from workers’ paychecks.

AM I ELIGIBLE FOR SSI BENEFITS?

You may be eligible to receive SSI benefits if you’re age 65 or older, blind, or disabled, and:

Have limited income.
Income is defined as money you earn from work, compensation you receive from benefits such as workers’ compensation (where a worker compensation lawyer can provide legal guidance) or SSD, and free food or shelter.
Have limited resources.
Resources include cash, bank accounts, personal property, and anything else you own that could be converted to cash.
Are a U.S. citizen or national or in certain categories of legal aliens.
U.S. citizens and qualified non-citizens who meet alien eligibility criteria can get SSI benefits if they meet the necessary income and resource requirements.

If you have questions about your SSI eligibility, contact the Terry Bryant Accident & Injury law office today. We know the Social Security system, and we’re here to help you get your benefits fast.

Attorney Terry Bryant

Attorney Terry Bryant Terry Bryant is Board Certified in personal injury trial law, which means his extensive knowledge of the law has been recognized by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, setting him apart from many other injury attorneys. The 22 years he spent as a Municipal Judge, Spring Valley Village, TX also provides him keen insight into the Texas court system. That experience also helps shape his perspective on personal injury cases and how they might resolve. This unique insight benefits his clients. [ Attorney Bio ]

INJURY

Results

^$10.6 million
Net to Client

Married couple sustained multiple fractures and wife sustained a traumatic brain injury as a result of a head-on car wreck.

^$5.4 million
Net to Client

Plaintiff sustained a traumatic brain injury in a car wreck.

^$2.3 million
Net to Client

Truck driver suffered a crushed pelvis when large pipe being unloaded from his trailer rolled over him.

^$2.2 million
Net to Client

Contractual dispute between two law firms regarding attorneys’ fees.

^$2.06 million
Net to Client

Plaintiff injured and had surgery to his arm, shoulder and neck as a result of a refinery explosion. Net to Client

^$1.9 million
Net to Client

Plaintiff was hit by a truck while riding his bicycle. He sustained multiple fractures and a herniated disc in his low back.

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