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    To apply for SSI disability benefits for a child, there are several factors to consider: 1) The child must be disabled as defined by Social Security, meaning they have a physical or mental condition that severely limits their activities and is expected to last at least one year. 2) The child's household income and resources must meet Social Security's limits. 3) If the application is approved, the child may also be eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP health insurance programs in most states.

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    To apply for SSI disability benefits for a child, there are several factors to consider: 1) The child must be disabled as defined by Social Security, meaning they have a physical or mental condition that severely limits their activities and is expected to last at least one year. 2) The child's household income and resources must meet Social Security's limits. 3) If the application is approved, the child may also be eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP health insurance programs in most states.

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    To apply for SSI disability benefits for a child, there are several factors to consider: 1) The child must be disabled as defined by Social Security, meaning they have a physical or mental condition that severely limits their activities and is expected to last at least one year. 2) The child's household income and resources must meet Social Security's limits. 3) If the application is approved, the child may also be eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP health insurance programs in most states.

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    To apply for SSI disability benefits for a child, there are several factors to consider: 1) The child must be disabled as defined by Social Security, meaning they have a physical or mental condition that severely limits their activities and is expected to last at least one year. 2) The child's household income and resources must meet Social Security's limits. 3) If the application is approved, the child may also be eligible for Medicaid or SCHIP health insurance programs in most states.

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    What You Should Know Before You Apply for

    SSI Disability Benets for a Child

    hildren from birth up to age 18 may get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benets. They must be disabled and they must have little or no income and resources. Here are answers to some questions people ask about applying for SSI for children.

    How does Social Security decide if a child is disabled?


    Social Security has a strict denition of disability for children. The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and The condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death. A state agency makes the disablity decision. They review the information you give us. They will also ask for information from medical and school sources and other people who know about the child. If the state agency needs more information, they will arrange an examination or test for the child, which we will pay for.

    How can I get ready for the disability interview?


    Review this disability starter kit. It includes a checklist and a worksheet to help you gather the information you need. Have this information with you at the time of the interview. If you have access to the Internet, you can ll out a Child Disability Report at www.socialsecurity.gov/childdisabilityreport For more information visit our website at www.socialsecurity.gov/disability/ or call toll-free 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY 1-800-325-0778).

    How does Social Security decide if a child can get SSI?


    Children can get SSI if they meet Social Securitys denition of disability for children and if they have little or no income and resources. We also consider the familys household income, resources and other personal information.

    How will I know what Social Security has decided?


    We will send you a letter. It can take 3 to 5 months to decide a childs SSI disability claim. Let us know if your address or telephone number changes so that we can get in touch with you.

    Will my personal information be kept safe?


    Yes. Social Security protects the privacy of those we serve. As a federal agency, we are required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a) to protect the information we get from you.

    What if I am more comfortable speaking in a language other than English?


    We provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business. (over)
    What You Should Know Before You Apply for SSI Disability Benets for a Child

    What You Should Know Before You Apply for SSI Disability Benets for a Child

    Other important information


    SSI is not a medical assistance program. Your state Medicaid agency, local health department, social services ofce or hospital can help you nd your nearest health care agencies. Your Social Security ofce can also help you nd health care agencies.

    Medicaid
    Medicaid is a health care program for people with low incomes and limited resources. In most states, children who get SSI benets can also get Medicaid. Even if the child cannot get SSI, he or she may be able to get Medicaid. Your state Medicaid agency, Social Security ofce or your state or county social services ofce can give you more information.

    State Childrens Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)


    Children may be able to get health insurance from SCHIP even if they do not get SSI. SCHIP provides health insurance to children from working families with incomes too high to get Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. SCHIP provides insurance for prescription drugs and for vision, hearing and mental health services in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Your state Medicaid agency can provide more information about SCHIP. You can also go to www.insurekidsnow.gov/ or call toll free 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) for more information on your states program.

    Other health care services


    If the child is under age 16 and we decide he or she is disabled and can get SSI, we will refer him or her to your state childrens agencies for social, developmental, educational and medical services. Even if the child cannot get SSI, these state agencies may be able to help him or her.

    Work opportunities for young people who are getting SSI


    Many young people who get SSI disability benets want to work. The following information may be helpful. We do not count most of a childs earnings when we gure the SSI payment. We count even less of a childs earnings if the child is a student. We subtract the cost of certain items and services that a child needs to work from his or her earnings in guring the SSI payment. If a child is age 15 or older, he or she can establish a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS). With a PASS, a child can set aside income for a work goal. We will not count this income when we gure the SSI payment. A childs Medicaid coverage can continue even if his or her earnings are high enough to stop SSI payment, as long as the earnings are under a certain amount. Social Security has two programs that can assist young people who get SSI disability benets and want to go to work: Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) program, and Protection and Advocacy for Beneciaries of Social Security (PABSS) program. Your local Social Security ofce can provide more information about these programs. You can also nd more information on our Work website, www.socialsecurity.gov/work/.

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