My child is disabled and I need to get SSDI. What medical proof do I need?

In order to receive social security benefits for your child based on a disability, you’ll have to undergo a nit more strenuous procedure than you would if you were filing for yourself since the program is different. Generally, children don't get SSDI benefits but instead can receive SSI benefits.

• In most cases, extensive medical proof is required to get SSI benefits. The child must be proven to be unable to function in 2 of the 6 capacities that the Social Security Administration uses to evaluate and determine whether or not a child is in fact disabled to the point of requiring benefits. 
• Another requirement for acquiring benefits for your child is the resources test, which is administered by looking at both the child’s and the parent’s financial standing, including the amount of assets either party holds. Because of the fact that the resources test will exclude anyone who either makes too much money or holds too many assets, only those with severely limited incomes will obtain benefits.  

If you are able to get through both of those mandatory assessments, you are still required to have the written and documented full support of the medical care provider overseeing your child’s case. If you truly wish to file a claim for SSI for your child, it is imperative to your case that you are assisted by a professional lawyer.