2007-06-01 10:04:37 · 10 answers · asked by momo72653 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Diabetes
I don't consider it a "disability". Just that it's very expensive to care for this disease. Extra $ for special diet., travel to docs, specialists, etc. Besides tons of people claim it unnecessarily. This is a lifelong disease, that will put a toll on her overall well-being. I'm sure she'll live a normal life, working, getting married, etc. Just wondering if here in Arkansas it's a possibility.....
2007-06-01 13:42:17 · update #1
No a child with diabetes is not entitled to disability benefits per se. Children with diabetes however may be entitled to other health, medical, and financial benefits and assistance depending upon a variety of circumstances involving the child's diabetes and the child's parents or care-givers finances and ability to meet the child's medical needs. For example - if a child's parents lack the education to carry out an intensive insulin regimen this may be sufficient for a variety of types of social welfare to be provided. Since there are so many variables involved you will need to contact your local county social services department. They will conduct a face-to-face interview. If transportation is an issue most counties will arrange for this interview to take place in the home. Indeed - part of the decision of the extent and type of assistance to be provided may require an in-home interview. Finally - there are a number of hospitals and diabetic centers (often in association with medical schools) which will provide rather extensive assistance. Joslin associated with Harvard in Boston has a website and they are the nation's 'expert' in childhood diabetes. Joslin has a very large and active group to work specifically with predominantly Spanish speaking individuals. I wish you the very best of health and may God bless.
2007-06-01 10:15:18 · answer #1 · answered by john e russo md facm faafp 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-04-07 10:33:41 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-09-19 09:07:11 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
How disabled is he? Has the diabetes effected his vision, or mobility?
I think it differs in every state, but his eligibility will be based on how much the diabetes is effecting his ability to function. I would suggest getting a full medical evaluation from his doctor and then contacting your state or county Medicare office.
2007-06-01 10:13:14 · answer #4 · answered by All I Hear Is Blah Blah Blah... 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Safely Reverse Your Diabetes : http://www.DiabetesTreated.com/Suggest
2015-08-18 21:19:38 · answer #5 · answered by Lena 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
SSA.gov or contact your local health and human services (medicaid)
2007-06-01 12:39:02 · answer #6 · answered by sparkles 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I never could but my nephew does, try for it won't hurt.
2007-06-01 10:08:10 · answer #7 · answered by alimarwil 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my 4 year old daughter gets it as i have to give her injections she gets it once a month you will get it
2007-06-01 10:14:05 · answer #8 · answered by shiv 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Answer --> http://DiabetesGoGo.com/?kywj
2016-03-23 02:25:26 · answer #9 · answered by Kenyatta 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
why? is he disabled?
2007-06-01 10:08:02 · answer #10 · answered by george 2 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋