What is a Dire Need Case?

 Your claim could be considered dire need in the following situations: 

 

1.  The claimant is without food and unable to obtain it.

2.  The claimant lacks medicine or medical care and is unable to obtain it, or access to necessary medical care is restricted because of a lack of resources. 

3.  The Claimant lacks shelter (e.g., without utilities such that their home is uninhabitable, homelessness, expiration of a shelter stay, or imminent eviction or foreclosure with no means to remedy the situation or obtain shelter).  

If you are in any of these situations, you need to submit in writing proof. This can be letters from landlords, medical providers or pharmacy that you have prescriptions and unable to pay for them, proof you do not qualify for state medical coverage or food allowance. 

 

You will also need to follow up with SSA until your case is marked "Critical Case/Dire Need". 

 

 

If you have more questions, call 816.451.2020. KC Disability Advocates are here to help! 

 

 

Location: Kansas City, MO, USA

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