Getting Supplemental Security Income (SSI) funds can mean the difference between being able to pay for the things you need and not being able to.
Some people who apply for SSI may not get payments because they already have enough money. Other people, because the SSA says your disability doesn’t fit its strict meaning. A common reason is that the person missed an SSA message or sent in medical records that were not full.
What to do when Social Security denies SSI application
The Social Security Administration says that you have the right to appeal most rulings. You can appeal even if you are already getting Supplemental Security Income and the SSA changes the amount you get.
This lets Social Security take another look at your case. Before making a choice, keep in mind that the Administration will look it over again. Even the parts that helped you.
There are different levels of appeals:
- Reconsideration;
- Hearing by an administrative law judge;
- Appeals Council review; and
- Federal Court review.
*source: https://www.ssa.gov/ssi/text-appeals-ussi.htm
How SSI applicants can request a reconsideration
Some applications may not agree with Social Security’s first decision. Then all you have to do is ask for the decision to be looked at again. Based on the type, there are two kinds of rethinking.
You can send it in by email or online for things like a disability or non-medical decision. Without a question, going online will be the fastest way. Go to https://www.ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made/request-reconsideration on the official website. You could also mail or fax it.
It’s possible to write to SSA or fill out Form SSA-789 to end your medical disability. You can get it at https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-789.pdf. Do it right away, because you only have 60 days to ask for a rethink. So, do it before the time ends after you get your SSI decision.
Being able to get up to $943 a month from Supplemental Security Income can be very helpful. The SSA has changed some rules to make more people eligible. If you file in October, you may get it easier or your payment may be higher.
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