Disability- Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs provide assistance to people who meet our requirements for disability.
https://www.ssa.gov/ssi
Social Security’s * Definition of Disability for Children Applying for SSI A child is considered disabled if: • The child has a physical or mental impairment (or combination of impairments) that causes marked and severe functional limitations; • Has lasted or is expected to last for at least 12 consecutive months, or to result in death. • The child is not working at a job and doing substantial work. To be eligible for SSI benefits , a child must be either blind or disabled: • A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits beginning as early as the date of birth; there is no minimum age requirement. • A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits until attainment of age 18 (see definition of disability for children). • When the child attains age 18, we evaluate impairments based on the definition of disability for adults (see definition of disability for adults). • A child with a visual impairment may be eligible for SSI benefits based on blindness if the impairment meets the definition of blindness (see blindness requirements).
Before you apply please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process.
Information About You ▪ Your date and place of birth and Social Security number.
▪ The name, Social Security number, and date of birth or age of your current spouse and any former spouse. You should also know the dates and places of marriage and dates of divorce or death (if appropriate). ▪ Names and dates of birth of children not yet 18 years of age. ▪ Your bank or other financial institution's Routing Transit Number and the account number. ▪ Information About Your Medical Condition ▪ Name, address, and phone number of someone we can contact who knows about your medical conditions and can help with your application. ▪ Detailed information about your medical illnesses, injuries, or conditions: • Names, addresses, phone numbers, patient ID numbers, and dates of treatment for all doctors, hospitals, and clinics.
• Names of medicines, the amount you are taking, and who prescribed them. • Names and dates of medical tests you have had and who ordered them
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