SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME (SSI)

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Assistance
for Clients in the Greater Buffalo, NY Area

Many often confuse Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While these two benefits are both available to those suffering from a full disability, the two are actually fairly different.


SSI is funded through general taxes, not by Social Security taxes. This is the option to choose for those who have a disability and also face severe financial hardships. Applying for SSI automatically also issues an application for your Social Security benefits. So, someone applying for SSI may receive both of these monthly payments if they are approved.


In order to be eligible for these federal benefits, you must be disabled, blind, 65 and older, and have “limited” income, resources, and means to gain these.

How We Can Help

The SSI application process is long and arduous, and can be even more so for those suffering from disabling conditions. Our representatives have the knowledge and means to assist you so that there is a better possibility of earning SSI payments, as well as social security disability benefits.


Unfortunately, honest people who truly need these SSI benefits are sometimes denied, even when an individual has every right to SSI disability benefits and social security benefits. We understand how difficult this can be, but it’s important to know that we can fight on your behalf. Our lawyers for SSI won't settle for less when you have been unfairly denied social security benefits or disability benefits.


William C. Bernhardi Law Offices, PLLC is proud to support and represent clients throughout Buffalo, Lancaster, Orchard Park, West Seneca, Niagara Falls, Erie County, NY, and the surrounding WNY areas. Contact us today to find out more about disability benefits, learn about our SSI disability assistance process, or to schedule a consultation with a member of our team.

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