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Amy Altbach of Nash Disability Law, left, helps children win SSI benefits.
As a mother of two, Amy Altbach of Nash Disability Law, left, has a passion for helping children win SSI benefits.
Amy Altbach of Nash Disability Law, left, helps children win SSI benefits.

What is Childhood SSI?

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program for children is known as “Childhood SSI.” It is a federal program that provides benefits to disabled children. A child must satisfy both the financial need requirement and the medical disability requirement to be eligible.

The financial requirement:

  1. The child must live in a household with limited income and resources. Each household is different. But, as a general rule, if your family is receiving state assistance, food stamps or Medicaid, the financial requirement will likely be met.
  2. If you’re NOT receiving other benefits and are working, there’s a chart for household income. As a general rule, if you’re a single parent, and have an earned household income of $36,000 or less, the financial requirement will be met.
  3. If you’re a two-parent household and have an earned income of $44,000 or less, the financial requirement will be met.

The medical requirement:

  1. The child must have a “marked and severe” functional limitation. As defined, this limitation is one that severely interferes with the child’s ability to function at the level of other children the same age.
  2. The child has been disabled for 12 months, or has a disability that is expected to last 12 months, or the child’s disability is expected to result in death.

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    Your family’s financial situation helps determine if your child can receive SSI disability benefits.

    Special Rules for Your Child

    Unlike adults, children do not need to prove they are unable to work. The Social Security Administration has a Listing of Medical Impairments for children. Many diseases affect children differently than adults and some diseases are only found for children, such as developmental disorders and growth impairments.

    In addition to medical records, the Social Security Administration also reviews school records and reports to determine the child’s level of functioning.

    If you have questions about SSI or think your child my qualify for SSI benefits, contact Nash Disability Law for help.

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    Thank you so very much for your help with my disability claim.  Please thank each and everyone who helped in getting this done. Every time I had questions and had to call you for advice, whomever I spoke with at the time was very helpful and polite and most of all caring. Once again, Mr. Nash, thank you so very much.

    - Luisa

    Thank you for all your help with my disability case. I felt very confident after discussing my claim with your attorneys. The representation I had for my court date was wonderful. I know I couldn’t have done all that you did on my own . I am very appreciative for all the hard work, time and care you gave to me!

    - Renee