About Kyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question I'm 23, and have been on SSI since 18. I grew up in residential treatment, and have a significant amount of mental problems. I have a three yr old, and I know none of that money is to go towards her. I don't recieve foodstamps,childsupport,welfare etc...But I've been talking to many people who say that I should get on SSDI, because they will help give money towards my child. We are struggling. Why is it that I am on SSI, instead of SSDI, and am I an appropriate person to apply for SSDI?? I've never worked, haven't been able to...I'm just wondering the difference between the two, and should I try to get SSDI? Here in MA, well from what I've seen & Heard those on SSDI are getting plenty more money than I am. I just am afraid to risk applying. I'm a DMH patient, so I have a worker (I've had one since 15) and am on many psych meds, as I see a counselor and psychiatrist. I just don't know if it would be a wise move or even if I qualify for SSDI.
Thanks in Advance,
Emma
Answer Emma, SSI is for those, such as yourself, who do not qualify for SSDI based on work experience or your parents record. Once they retire, you might qualify for SSDI, but not before. For other questions, you will need to talk to someone in MA as I do not practice there.
