2006-08-17 04:39:38 · 8 answers · asked by Diane O 1 in Health ➔ Mental Health
you will have to prove that it is severe enough for him to receive social security.
Make 2 copies of his medical records, especially if he is seeing both a psychiatrist and a psychologist. Make a list of medications he is taking (make 2 copies) and have his doctors write a very detailed letter on his condition and how it is affecting him at school and at home and make 2 copies of that.
The reason I have you make 2 copies of everything so you could have a copy at home and Social Security will have a copy in the file.
Now, don't be discouraged if you are denied during the intial application; you have 60 days from the date on the letter to ask for a reconsideration. If the reconsideration is also denied you will have 60 days from the date of the letter, to ask to see the Administrative Law Judge. There you will see the judge, explain the reason why your child needs to get SSI and the severity of his ADHD. If you have more medical records from the date you filed to the present bring that along with you (make sure you make 2 copies, and give one copy to the judge) If you case goes to this level, you have the right to make a copy of the file and to get a lawyer or representative. If you can't afford one, you can ask the judge's assistant to give you a list of attorneys that do cases for free or at a low fee. The more evidence you have showing the severity of the ADHD, the better the chances you will have, especially if the judge is a sympahtic judge and deals with children's cases.
2006-08-17 04:56:56 · answer #1 · answered by karma 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am pretty sure these benefits were removed for these special needs children... I am not sure though. I know at one time they were available and offered parents of these children an outlet to better medical care and couseling services.. Also helped them pay expenses that were not covered by insurances...
You can call Social Security in your area and require... Or if the child is in school you can have an IEP drawn up for his specific needs... and they can take it to team... the school will have a social worker present and you will be able to discuss your concerns, and ask questions for some more informitive answers...
Good Luck
2006-08-17 04:49:01 · answer #2 · answered by yaya 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A child with severe ADHD should qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) but it is also based on the household income. You can call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 and make an appointment and apply right over the phone.
2006-08-17 04:44:52 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Social Security? Do you mean the forced savings plan that was instituted during the New Deal and will soon fail? How could a child who has never worked or paid into benefits deserve them. Perhaps another could transfer some funds, but these government sponsored wealth redistribution programs must end.
2006-08-17 04:45:16 · answer #4 · answered by jh 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My daughter has Autism, ADHD, mild mental retardation, asthma, severe reflux, hydrocephelous, and problems with aggression and she doesn't qualify in SC because our household income is more than $34,000. ADHD is diagnosed to frequently to be a disability that would draw social security.
2016-03-27 06:06:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best person to reply to this is the school counselor! Social security is for people with disabilities/age who need help with living arrangements, medical treatment. SS is not an automatic benefit to the parents of a child with a special need!
2006-08-17 04:45:32 · answer #6 · answered by banananose_89117 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Goodie another one taking advantage of the system for a problem good parenting skills wouldn't fix. Golf clap ........Enjoy the free money.
2006-08-17 04:55:48 · answer #7 · answered by NEOTEH 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
i use to work children like that and yes thy do,but get a laywer,I know thy get 25% but you need them
2006-08-17 04:57:06 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋