SSI / Disability Benefits

We help individuals with disabilities appeal denial, termination or overpayments of SSI, SSDI, CAPI and related benefits.

Increasing economic and housing stability through access to disability benefits

We represent individuals with disabilities to obtain benefits including Social Security disability (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and the Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI). Reducing the time spent in applications and appeals, and increasing the rate of successful application for these income supports, is an effective strategy to reduce homelessness and increase self-sufficiency and stability.

Have Questions? Need Help?

  • Legal Advice Line: 800-551-5554
  • California Relay Service: Dial 7-1-1 or from TTY dial 1-800-735-2929 or visit California Relay Service for more information.

BayLegal offers legal information, advice, and representation involving public benefits that include:

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Social Security Disability Benefits (SSDI)
Cash Assistance Program for Immigrants (CAPI)

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Dec 22, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

CalFresh Update for San Francisco Residents Affected by the December 2025 Blackouts

Power was out to a large part of San Francisco over the weekend (December 20th-21st), and remains out in some neighborhoods as of the afternoon of December 22nd. At this…

Dec 10, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Why Benefits Advocacy Is So Important to Me

This month marks 10 years since I started practicing law. In that time, I have helped hundreds of people secure access to the life-saving services they need – cash benefits…

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Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

San Francisco CalFresh Emergency Grocery Card

As announced last week, SFHSA is giving a one-time prepaid grocery card to San Francisco CalFresh households. This CalFresh Emergency Grocery Card program will help people buy healthy food and reduce financial…

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Second Harvest of Silicon Valley – Find Food

Use the Food Locator below to find free, nutritious food near you. Choose whether you want fresh groceries or ready-to-eat meals and pick days/times that fit your schedule.

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

SF/Marin Food Bank – Find Free Food

Use the Food Locator tool to find food assistance in San Francisco and Marin. You can locate weekly free groceries, monthly food boxes for seniors, one-time emergency food, or help…

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

CANV Food Pantry Finder

The Food Bank of CANV distributes food to eight food pantries throughout Napa County so that people and families can receive a bag of groceries and other emergency food assistance…

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Marin HHS Food Pantry Guide

Marin County Health & Human Services maintains a community resource guide to food pantries on their website.

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Food Bank of Contra Costa & Solano

Free food is available near you! Use the map or the Food Distribution Sites Listed by City tab at the bottom of the page in this link to find a location…

Nov 5, 2025 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Find a Food Bank – Alameda County

The Find a Food Bank page can connect you to free groceries or hot meals in Alameda County as soon as possible.

Oct 1, 2024 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Disability nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedure

Aug 8, 2024 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Flooding Victims Benefits and Health Care Rights

FAQ prepared by Bay Area Legal Aid on public benefits and health care rights for those impacted by flooding.

Aug 8, 2024 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Know Your Rights: SSI/SSDI and Incarceration

Aug 8, 2024 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Investing in People to Save Counties Money: Best Practices for Moving People with Disabilities from General Assistance to SSI

Aug 8, 2024 January 14 @ 9:42 pm

Alameda County Public Defender’s Office

Protecting and defending the rights of our clients through compassionate and inspired legal representation of the highest quality, in pursuit of a fair and unbiased system of justice for all