Justice Bus offered by Benefits Law Center at Multi-Service Center
Provides legal services related to Social Security benefits, including advocacy, counsel, advice, and sometimes full representation for low-income and homeless individuals with disabilities. Offers free self-help packets designed for those who need explanative information regarding their specific SSI/SSDI issue. Can assist with: - Overpayment and underpayments - Terminations and reductions - Continuing disability reviews - Fraud (non-criminal only) - Age 18 re-determinations - Applications, denials, and appeals Also can assist if someone is having trouble accessing their benefits because of a warrant.
Location
515 West Harrison Street, Kent, WA 98032
Hours
M-F, 8am-6pm.
Application process
Call 2-1-1 for screening.
Eligibility
People with a disability who are at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. Only serves clients who are working with or would be working with the Social Security Offices in Kent and Burien, which includes those living in the following ZIP codes: 98001, 98002, 98003, 98010, 98013, 98022, 98023, 98025, 98030, 98031, 98032, 98035, 98038, 98042, 98047, 98051, 98055, 98057, 98058, 98062, 98063, 98064, 98070, 98071, 98089, 98092, 98093, 98106, 98116, 98126, 98136, 98138, 98146, 98148, 98158, 98166, 98168, 98178, 98188, 98198. Cannot assist clients already represented by an attorney for this issue.
Fee
Charges 25% contingency fee in cases which result in lump sum payment of retroactive benefits for clients. Payment is made only if client wins the case. Representation on cases which may not result in payment of retroactive benefits, including overpayments and terminations, is provided free of charge. Clients are also responsible for casework costs.
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Benefits Law Center
Provides representation and advocacy for low-income and homeless individuals with disabilities applying for, receiving or appealing decisions on Social Security benefits through the Social Security Advocacy Project and the Disabled Homeless Advocacy Project.