Social Security Disability Benefits

What is SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program designed to help disabled individuals with limited income and resources. Unlike SSDI, eligibility for SSI depends primarily on your financial situation, not your work history.

Key Points About SSI:

• The same disability standards apply as in SSDI claims.
• You may qualify for both SSDI and SSI if your Social Security benefits are low.
• Benefit amounts vary based on your income and living arrangements.

Because SSI involves strict financial qualifications in addition to medical requirements, these cases can be complex. That’s why having an experienced advocate makes all the difference.

Applying for SSDI or SSI can be overwhelming—many people are denied the first time. At California Disability Advocates, we handle your case from start to finish:

• Filing your initial application with the Social Security Administration.
• Gathering and presenting medical records and evidence.
• Preparing you for hearings before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
• Representing you through every stage of appeals, if necessary.

Our mission is simple: to win your case and secure the benefits you deserve.