Who can apply for SSI?
Anyone can apply for SSI. There is no charge to complete an SSI Application. Not everyone is eligible for Minnesota SSI benefits, however. The following people meet the SSI eligibility requirements:
People who are:
1. Disabled;
2. Blind, or
3. Aged (age 65 or over),
And, who:
1. have limited income;
2. have limited resources; (things you own are worth less than $2,000)
3. are U.S. Citizens and residents; and
4. meet certain other requirements.
You must meet one of the first requirements and all of the second set of requirements to be eligible for SSI. If you have any questions regarding these requirements please contact us and one of our MN disability lawyers can help answer any of your questions.
Where do I complete my SSI Application?
A Minnesota SSI Application must be completed at your local Social Security office or over the phone. You cannot apply for SSI online. Prior to applying for SSI, it is best to set up an appointment to come into your local Social Security office to complete the SSI application, or to set up a telephone application appointment. You can call 1-800-772-1213 to do this. If you have any questions regarding Minnesota disability law please contact us for a free consultation.
What information does the SSI Application request?
An SSI Application requests detailed information about your background, including your full name, date and place of birth, information about your current and past marriages, information about your current work if any, military service information, information about the names and ages of your children, if you are entitled to a pension or annuity, and a description of your illness, injuries, or conditions that limit your ability to work.
What else must I do to complete my SSI Application?
In addition to filling out the SSI Application, you must complete a form called a “Disability Report & Work History Report.” You can complete this report at the time you apply if you apply in person at your local Minnesota Social Security Office, or you can complete it online prior to visiting your local Social Security Office. If you wish to complete the form online, go to www.socialsecurity.gov, click on Supplemental Security Income (SSI), then “How do I apply for Supplemental Security Income (SSI),” and then “Adult Disability Report.” By completing this report online prior to completing the SSI Application at your local Social Security office, it saves a significant amount of time for you and the Social Security staff during your appointment. If you are unable to complete the report because you do not have enough information, it will help prepare you for the SSI Application by telling you what information you need.