Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for a child who has suffered from muscular dystrophy. If the family income falls below certain levels and the child meets the medical requirements, he or she may be entitled to monthly monetary benefits and Medicaid...
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – REPRESENTATIVE PAUL RYAN PROPOSES ENDING CHILDHOOD SSI BENEFITS
A Congressional proposal could drastically affect benefits for children receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI). On June 7, 2016, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, Paul Ryan of Wisconsin, released an outline of proposals to supposedly...
SSI benefits for disabled children in Tennessee
If you are a parent and your child suffers from either a physical or emotional disability, you may be able to pursue Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA) to help provide for your child's basic needs.At the...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – ABLE Act
Recipients of Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can only have a limited amount of income and resources before their benefits are reduced or eliminated. While a cap on income and resources for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a worthwhile requirement...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Childhood Liver Disease
I am preparing for a childhood Supplemental Security Income (SSI) hearing for a young girl with a very serious liver disorder. As discussed previously, childhood SSI benefits are decided under different rules than utilized for adult Social Security Disability...
Childhood Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Growth Listing Changes
Childhood SSI benefits are available to children from birth up to age eighteen. To qualify for childhood Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, a child must meet the Social Security Administration's definition for disability for children...
Childhood Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Fracture of Arm
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for children suffering from a fracture of an upper extremity (arm). This is part of a series of entries about childhood SSI based on musculoskeletal issues. Click here to read about claims involving...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Amputations and childhood benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for a child who has suffered from a serious injury requiring an amputation. As part of continuing series on childhood SSI or disability involving the musculoskeletal systems, I am going to focus on the listing for...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Fractures of Femur or Tibia
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for children suffering from serious orthopedic conditions involving the femur, tibia, pelvis, or the tarsal bones. I recently discussed the requirements for spinal disorders.Childhood SSI claims are evaluated...
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Childhood SSI and the Spine
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) may be available for children suffering from serious spinal conditions. Childhood SSI claims are evaluated differently than adult claims for Social Security Disability or SSI. The requirements are actually more stringent....