Child Social Security Claims
Can a child with a disability qualify for Social Security benefits?
Any child under age 18 who meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability for children, and if their income and resources fall within the eligibility limits, may qualify. The requirements for children can differ from adults. Since children do not have a work history, the funds for children with disabilities are paid through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
What should I know when attempting to receive SSI benefits for my disabled child?
1) The child’s household must financially qualify. The SSA will take a look at the amount of income and resources to which the child and the family members living in the household have access. If this total is more than the amount allowed by the SSA, the child’s application for SSI payments will be denied. Also, the SSI payment may be limited to $30 per month if the child lives in a medical facility where health insurance pays for his/her care.
2) The child must have a condition(s) that has lasted or is expected to last at least one (1) year, or will result in death. These physical or mental conditions must result in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This is defined as a child whose activities are very seriously limited, which may cause them to be in a grade level inappropriate for his or her age, or cause them to be constantly hospitalized, etc.
It is important to secure physician’s treatment records and school records. Generally, because children do not have a work history to consider, a school record can be very important. Records documenting the child’s difficulty in school, the need for special education classes, or being held back from the appropriate grade level can show the SSA the child has “marked and severe” impairments.
Call us now at 812-238-2109 or 888-812-8999 to schedule a personal appointment with Attorney Nellie Simbol. You may also contact us through this website by clicking on the Contact Us icon. Attorney Simbol will personally call you to discuss your case and schedule an appointment if appropriate.
Any child under age 18 who meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability for children, and if their income and resources fall within the eligibility limits, may qualify. The requirements for children can differ from adults. Since children do not have a work history, the funds for children with disabilities are paid through the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
What should I know when attempting to receive SSI benefits for my disabled child?
1) The child’s household must financially qualify. The SSA will take a look at the amount of income and resources to which the child and the family members living in the household have access. If this total is more than the amount allowed by the SSA, the child’s application for SSI payments will be denied. Also, the SSI payment may be limited to $30 per month if the child lives in a medical facility where health insurance pays for his/her care.
2) The child must have a condition(s) that has lasted or is expected to last at least one (1) year, or will result in death. These physical or mental conditions must result in “marked and severe functional limitations.” This is defined as a child whose activities are very seriously limited, which may cause them to be in a grade level inappropriate for his or her age, or cause them to be constantly hospitalized, etc.
It is important to secure physician’s treatment records and school records. Generally, because children do not have a work history to consider, a school record can be very important. Records documenting the child’s difficulty in school, the need for special education classes, or being held back from the appropriate grade level can show the SSA the child has “marked and severe” impairments.
Call us now at 812-238-2109 or 888-812-8999 to schedule a personal appointment with Attorney Nellie Simbol. You may also contact us through this website by clicking on the Contact Us icon. Attorney Simbol will personally call you to discuss your case and schedule an appointment if appropriate.