OUr son has autism and as such, I am severely limited in my ability to work outside the home. My husband in in the AIr Force, but we live in one of the most exspensive counties in the US (Montgomery Co.) which we chose because of the outstanding level of services for developmentally delayed children. However, we are feeling the crunch. My son's teacher has suggested he may qualify for SSI because of the level of his disability. I am planning to begin the process, but wondered if anyon has been through it as a parent, what thier experiences were and things like the qualifying level of family income, etc. Any information would be of a huge help. Thanks!!
2006-10-31 23:51:04 · 5 answers · asked by Annie 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Special Education
my son receives SSI and I remember all too well how many hoops you need to jump through to get it.
first contact your doctor to get a written statement saying your son has autism and the degree of which he has it.
have his social security number handy as well as the SS# for everyone, including other children in your home.
you will need income statements from your employers for the past year.
call your local SSI office to either set up an appointment or you could ask to do a phone interview...that usually takes about an hour once completed they will mail you the form and you need to look it over and sign it and then send them all the info they requested...then the waiting begins. we were fortunate because down syndrome is a listed disability so we didn't have to go through too much, but autism might be a different story...not sure. as for total income you can have max is $3400 a month, but they also take deductions for other kids in the household and living expenses and it is NOT much believe me. if everything goes smoothly and you do get it for your son, just remember that if your income changes so will his income because they base his check off of your total income for the month.
2006-11-01 03:07:21 · answer #1 · answered by julie's_GSD_kirby 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If life is too hard on you then move.CO is not by any means the best services for a autistic child.If your son was to recieve SSI you will not be allowed to spend that money on yourself.Sometimes a parent recieving SSI benefits for child will be called into the SS building to prove where the money is going.You must keep all reciepts for a whole year.If you can not prove the money was spent on your child for personal items(clothes,shoes,coats etc...) and on educational toys then he will be cut off of SSI and you will be order by court to pay back all payments from the past year.Some money can be counted for rent,bills but it`s a small portion.I would never let my child on SSI for the main reason that I do not want to put in his head that he is handicap and can not grow up and have a nice career.You maybe struggling and so am I withn 6 kids but this is America.When the going gets tough we cut out some of out expences.Like right now if I felt that things was getting to expensive then I would not have the internet,DISH and the central air would of been off for the last week.Just learn too do without.You getting SSI will not help your sons condition so why bother?
2006-11-01 16:35:11 · answer #2 · answered by darlene100568 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If he has an IQ below 70 it's practically a slamdunk. They don't allow much income or assets for the parents though, it's not that easy to qualify.
2006-11-01 09:05:40 · answer #3 · answered by Ms. K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i'm in pgh. pa i was told there are income guidelines here a family of four can't exceed 2,500. monthly income i hope your state is different good luck
2006-11-01 06:42:21 · answer #4 · answered by krazy kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
if i were you id go to jag for this one
2006-10-31 23:53:34 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋