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Supplemental Security Income

SSI is an entitlement program of the federal government that is based on family income and administered by the Social Security Administration. Recipients must be blind or disabled and have a low family income and few assets. If you think your child might qualify for SSI, contact your nearest field office.

In addition, if you need legal help appealing a denial for SSI, there is a professional organization of attorneys and paralegals called the National Organization for Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). NOSSCR can refer you to a member in your geographic location. You can contact NOSSCR by phone at (800) 431-2804, or online at www.nosscr.org.