Brock & Stout in Opelika also has attorneys who are experienced with Social Security Income. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) differs from disability or retirement benefits. It’s designed to help the aged, blind or disabled who have minimal or no income. Social Security Income provides cash to meet essential food, clothing and shelter expenses. Funding for this federal supplement program comes from general tax revenues, not Social Security taxes.

One of the Social Security Administration’s highest priorities is helping people with disabilities achieve personal independence. Several ways exist to receive assistance while you work on getting back into the workforce. Work-incentive employment supports disabled and blind SSI recipients by minimizing the risk of losing their SSI or Medicaid benefits. For example, instead of an absolute income limit, certain out-of-pocket expenses needed for services like co-pays, prescriptions medications, counseling or assistive technology may not count toward income limits on your SSI benefits.

As with any benefit program, there are regulations that must be followed. Brock & Stout Attorneys at Law can help guide you through each step so that you can get the help you need along the way as you return to full self-reliance.