Getting SSI for a Child's Disability
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While Social Security disability insurance benefits are not granted for children's disabilities, disability benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program are. SSI , however, is only available to families with low income and low assets. When Social Security assesses a child's financial eligibility, part of the parents' income is deemed available to the child.
The Basics of SSI for Childhood Conditions
Learn about applying for and qualifying for SSI disability for a child
Getting Disability for Specific Medical Conditions
Here are some of the most common childhood conditions found on disability applications. Read the article below to see how severe the condition needs to be to qualify for benefits.
Getting Social Security Dependents' Benefits
These benefits are based on the earnings record of a parent or grandparent who is insured under Social Security.
Resources
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is written by a medical doctor, a former SSA chief medical examiner. The book dedicates an entire chapter to how to apply for SSI benefits for a child's physical or mental disability.
Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability is written by a medical doctor, a former SSA chief medical examiner. The book dedicates an entire chapter to how to apply for SSI benefits for a child's physical or mental disability.