How do I appy for SSI for my autistic son?

Question

I have tried and failed to receive SSI for my son? He is PDD NOS. Social Security says that I, a single parent make too much money. Can someone please advise. There are others receiving ssi with just a speech delay? I make 30 grand a year with 3 children. I was told autism is a disability.Why cant I get help. I heard I need to hire an attorney.

Answer 1

No matter how disabled your son is, he may not be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if your family's income and resources exceed eligibility limits. If your family's only souce of income is your salary of $30,000/year ($2,500/month), your son is probably financially eligible for SSI. I you as a single parent have or receive any of the following, it can affect his eligibility:

Child Support
Alimony
Property you don't live on
More than one vehicle
More than $2,000 in liquid assets (including retirement accounts, stocks, bonds, savings, cash)

If you don't have any of these resources, or if they are not significant, yes. Appeal the decision and contact an attorney. They will no charge if you don't win. Ask the experienced folks at the following Yahoo! Group for referrals and advice:

http://groups.yahoo.com/group/ssadisability/

If he has a parent or grandparent on Social Security retirement or disability benefits or if they are deceased, he may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which does not have all those income and resource restrictions.

Good luck!

Alana
Benefits Advocate

Answer 2

my son is autistic and he s been getting ssi for along time and the # here in california is 1800-772-1213 you have to apply first then they will send you a packet fill out then the doc can fill out his or her part. takes like 5 monts to apply but children usually take shorter time . need any more advice email me !!!! ill let u know all the scoop!

Answer 3

Go to the SS office with proof from doctor that he is ill and all your info like income,etc.