SOCIAL SECURITY

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal program based on need that provides a monthly cash benefit to people age 65 and older and people who are blind or disabled, regardless of age, who have limited income and resources. SSI is also an important gateway to other assistance programs that improve quality of life, such as Medicaid and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).

Social Security has a new tool you can use to help you apply for Supplemental Security Income and other benefits. The process only takes 5-10 minutes and requires just the basic information about the applicant. A Social Security representative will schedule an appointment and send the appointment information by mail or email. Using this tool documents the intent to file an application and establishes a protective filing date. Certain third parties, such as parents of minor children, family members, representatives, or members of advocacy groups, can also use the tool to express interest about applying for SSI on behalf of someone they are helping.

Spokane Social Security Office
714 N Iron Bridge Way Ste. 100
Spokane, WA 99202

Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Get started here: www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/start.html

DISABILITY ASSISTANCE PROJECT

Local private attorney Rose Wear’s Disability Assistance Project provides certain free services to people seeking disability benefits and to social service, medical, and other providers who work with them. Wear offers the following free services to claimants:

  • Application status checks

  • Online appeals

  • DSHS state disability benefit applications

  • Legal consultation with an attorney

  • Assistance with overpayments and continuing disability reviews

  • Referrals to community service providers

Disability Assistance Project
601 W 1st Ave Ste. 1400
Spokane, WA 99201

Phone: (509) 252-5053
Website: www.wearlaw.net