Supplemental Security Income

Meeting Disabled People's Serious Needs

If you have a long-term disability and are in financial need to meet your basic requirements of food, clothing and shelter, you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). If you have made a claim and been denied, we can help.

At Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C., in Springfield, Missouri, we help people with serious disabilities get the benefits they deserve. Contact us to get assistance from experienced Supplemental Security Income attorneys, including Attorney Bruce K. Kirby has been handling supplemental security income cases since 1975, and  board certified Social Security disability specialist* Dennis C. O'Dell.

Advocating for Your Eligibility

While the Supplemental Security Income program is managed by the Social Security Administration, it is not a form of insurance like other Social Security programs, and eligibility is not limited to people who have paid Social Security taxes.

Eligibility for the program is based on need. People who have disabilities that prevent them from working for one year or more can receive benefits if they are in financial need. Our attorneys can help you determine whether you are eligible for Supplemental Security Income.

If you have been denied Supplemental Security Income benefits for any reason, the experienced lawyers at Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, P.C., can help you appeal your case within the system and/or in federal court.

Helping Aged and Blind Applicants

In addition to people with disabilities that prevent them from working, people over 65 and blind individuals may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits if they meet the financial need requirements. Eligibility for these benefits does not depend on being unable to work.

Contact Us

Contact us to get a knowledgeable Supplemental Security Income attorney on your side. You will not be responsible for any fees unless we are able to recover SSI cash benefits for you.

* Certified by the National Board of Social Security Advocacy

Neither the Supreme Court of Missouri nor the Missouri Bar reviews or approves certifying organizations or specialist designation.