Applying for SSI

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This video is an introduction to SSI, Supplemental Security Income. First, I talk about the difference between SSI and SSDI, Social Security Disability Insurance. Then, I go over who’s eligible for SSI, how your benefit amount is determined, how to apply, and how to appeal if your claim is denied.
0:00 Introduction
0:48 SSI v. SSDI
1:25 Eligibility
6:31 Benefit Amount
7:21 Applying
8:40 Appealing
Monthly earnings limit:
www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/sga.html
Listing of Impairments (the “Bluebook”):
www.ssa.gov/disability/profes...
Documents needed to apply:
www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-document...
This video only provides general legal information and is not legal advice. Laws are nuanced, frequently change, and vary by jurisdiction, so you should not rely on this information without consulting an attorney about your particular situation.
Matthew Junker is a civil rights attorney based in San Diego, California. He represents employees in cases of harassment, discrimination, retaliation, and wage theft. You can reach him at matthewcjunker@gmail.com.

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@protectorofillinois3 Жыл бұрын

You are so knowledgeable & educated in SSI. 5 years ago, I was making a great living as a full-time model, but during the session, the right side of my body went numb and fell on the floor. To make a long story short, I received a letter from Social Security Administration and it stated due to my physical limitations that prevented me from working, I was approved for SSI benefits (which I did NOT apply for at all, but I found out my doctor filled out the application for me because I was unable to use my right hand to write and she sent the application along with my medical records). I use a cane to get around, and although I miss my modeling job so much, the monthly income of $914.00 is okay, so at least, I'm able to pay my rent and expenses on time (I was shocked to receive backpay though lol).

@SandfordSmythe 10 ай бұрын

SS will give you SS disability if you are eligible . They don't like to use taxpayers money if they can avoid it. It's a simple computer search for your credits.

@dougfredricks2017 9 ай бұрын

I am on SSI ; approved first time due to Epilepsy type ailment after a stroke suffered a few years ago. The medication alone disqualified me from commercial driving. Studying my future SSDI options but am grateful to have got the SSI

@ashfaqshaikh3915 Жыл бұрын

Wonderful explanation by a very knowledgeable person.

@ABC-ou1it 11 ай бұрын

Very useful and easy to understand!!

@raulaquino468 11 ай бұрын

This was extremely helpful, thank you

@AllThingsSocialSecurity 10 ай бұрын

Great summary!

@Davidhernandez-ge6sb Жыл бұрын

♦️Thanks, this is a very informative video......

@annarosemont494 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@SusyParker Жыл бұрын

If you’re applying for SSI, I’m guessing you can’t afford to hire an attorney?

@AllThingsSocialSecurity 10 ай бұрын

Not so Susy! The SSA controls fees for attorneys and makes them contingent on winning (generally). Most of us do not charge retainer, although SSA rules allow us to, but for the very reason that you point out - SSI folks, (also SSD folks without savings) would not be able to pay a retainer.

@art-alchemy 9 ай бұрын

Hi Matthew, my stepfather who is now 75 and has been collecting his retirement pay for a while now was still working full time until the end of September last year 2022. My stepfather was collecting temporary California disability which he is on his last month. Since he has been collecting his retirement can he still apply for permanent disability? He has all the documentation with is knee. He developed chronic arthritis on is leg and lower back due to the nature of his job. Also his job did not give him any severance pay for 20 years of working there. Any advice will be helpful. My stepfather only speaks Spanish which I have to scrabble to get some information for him. Thank You Maria

@MattMorris481 2 жыл бұрын

So if I make $1000 a month from a lifetime annuity from my workers comp settlement I won’t qualify for SSI?

@BobbyGazo 4 ай бұрын

Probably not

@frankieagustin2913 7 ай бұрын

I live in Guam, a USA Territory Do I qualify? I’ll be 66 years old in 3 months and 19 days.

@Hatin-in8vc 11 ай бұрын

I'm an American citizen who was lost in the bc wilderness and I have fought many battles, why should I have to apply for a social security number, why don't you do the American thing and send it to me

@thomasmaldonado33 4 күн бұрын

How about stage 3cNcer

@thomasmaldonado33 4 күн бұрын

Cancer

@mirjanabdul7108 7 ай бұрын

Mine took two years still didn’t got any result.😢

@BobbyGazo 4 ай бұрын

Keep your appeals going take them to federal court show them you mean business

@user-lz1pn8ih8k 7 ай бұрын

SSI does not help anyone who needs help I have a plied and reapplied To go through all of that damn paperwork and all the telephone interviews it’s absolutely outrageous that they don’t want to help no one

@frankieagustin2913 7 ай бұрын

I am currently getting $152.00 every month.

@madisinmargrime9380 7 ай бұрын

What make money. A chick in the bank, Looking for to go to school and finally all graduated and callege school, my work was SSI inside the build to help me for lok for a job to keep my paper work of my worker.

@user-lz1pn8ih8k 7 ай бұрын

Then you get through all the interviews and they say you’re denied They don’t help people who needs to help I will get an attorney. I will take them to court.

@mikeappignani4383 Жыл бұрын

Mr Junker can you receive S S I IF YOU HAVE AN ESTATE ACCOUNT FROM YOUR MOTHER??????

@gurpreetsinghtandon683 3 ай бұрын

Can a lawful permanent resident adult age 65 or older living in US for less than 5 years and has no income eligible for SSI ?

@SandfordSmythe Ай бұрын

Maybe SSI, probably not SS.

@teddyflowers2798 Ай бұрын

Payroll taxes LOL you're supposed to get paid a lot more what they give you

@BobbyGazo 4 ай бұрын

I'm suing them in federal court again it's our money ssi is an entitlement

@ez-jay100 Ай бұрын

They won't give it to us but they will fund a war

@charles2675 2 жыл бұрын

$841. If you want ? (still can work. At 50 hour's Per month up to $ 300.00. If you wish to.?) If 65 now iam 72 On 40 year's. So not worry of them Cutting me off ..now it's the age factor Nothing else .. At 65 in Minnesota in no longer give physicals I talk to them personally face to face no physicals after 65 so if you're on SSI say past 65 can't take it away..