Can I get SSI for my Autistic child?

Question

Since you don't know me I am going to tell you some very personal info about my families income.

My husband makes roughly around $75,000 a year. So we are not rich but we are not welfare poor.

I am a student and a stay at home mom.

Since we are not "welfare" poor will we get denied????

I heard from someone you have to be like medicaid, food stamp, dirt poor to get it, is that true?

Thank You in advance.

Answer 1

Autism is one of the Disabilities that DOES qualifies for SSI.

BUT getting SSI is based on YOUR financial resources also.

A person is only allowed to have up to $2,000 in cash or in a bank account. If they have more than $2,000, they will lose their SSI.

Knowing that your husband makes around $75,000 yearly, I think that your child will NOT be eligible for SSI. But talk with the Social Security Administration Office to make sure.

For the year of 2008,  the full allotted amount for a monthly SSI check is $637.

If you do get SSI, you will get Medicaid also.

Answer 2

compared to what I make you ARE rich!  My husband and I together make less than half what your husband makes alone and you want help?  So your kid has autism, you probably have insurance as well!  Leave the help for the people who REALLY need it and consider yourself rich, because to most of us, YOU ARE!  Makes me sick the people who make as much as you do asking for help!  I bet you have a cell phone, cable, newer cars and all the c**p that goes with it!  You can do without, learn to live on less, you don't  need help!!!

Answer 3

Try and see all they can say is no. But they will turn you down a couple of times, if you can hold out till the 3rd time they are likely to approve it.

Answer 4

SSI rules about income and resources

When we decide if your child can get SSI, we consider your child’s income and resources. We also consider the income and resources of family members living in the child’s household. These rules apply if your child lives at home. They also apply if he or she is away at school but returns home from time to time and is subject to your control.

If your child’s income and resources, or the income and resources of family members living in the child’s household, are more than the amount allowed, we will deny the child’s application for SSI payments.

BTW: I'm really sorry for the person who said you didn't deserve the money because you made too much.  That person has ABSOLUTELY no idea what your bills are/were before you had your son and therefore has no right to judge how much money is left at the end of the month.

Answer 5

sure,just as long s/he isn't making over $950.00 a month on his own. If your child had a work history,s/he might qualify for SSDI,(social security disability insurance),that'll pay them around 1,200 a month,or just $600 a month for regular SSI.  

Good Luck,

I suffer from high-functioning autism by the way 2!

Answer 6

It depends on your income, call your local SSA office and ask for an appointment.

Answer 7

Your income is definitely a factor for determining SSI benefits. You might want to check to see if you qualify because 75,000 isn't alot these days.

Answer 8

most likely...it sucks..

this govt ****..but my brother is autistic and he gets medicare...well he just got it recently....how is your child? my bro cant talk and he's 7 almost..he just mumbles..any advice on how to help him..

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much appreciated.

Answer 9

It is not always about being poor or on foodstamps. It is in the best interest of the child, and some people do get SSI for this, however, depending on your advocate, lawyer or judge if needed to go to court, they probably would look at someone struggling more then someone so so. Sorry- it is the facts. Trust me I have been thru it, and in some sense it is not worth it- all the proof you need.  You have to report everything. Oh and some states do offer other funding.

Answer 10

Insurance doesn't cover everything-especially if you have an Hmo-there can be many uncovered expenses related to autism such as home safety modifcations-increased babysitting costs -needing babysitting for anolder child-needing a babysitter abloet o deal with a disabled child-therapeutic toys, increased doctor visits with copays,lifelong care-future costs etc....

Things like SSI are not to help with ordinary expense-they are to help with the extar expenses that come with having a disability-so $75000 in a fmaily with 1 non disabled child will not go as far as 75k in a family with a child with a disability

to find out for sure you need to contact SS---it's isn't welfare poor, but there are income limits-

also contact your state department of disability services or division of developmental disabilities-they may know of fincancial resources for you.

Answer 11

Ok in order to get SSI u must have some kind of mental illness to get SSI i been on Social Security Income since i was 6 years old and right now i am 21 u dont need food stamps or u have to be poor but if u have a child that child might be eligible for SSI.

And when he or she gets denied u can keep trying but also there have to be proof that your child has some kind of mental illness if he or she is to be approved to get SSI. Also if u have Medicaid and see a mental doctor you or your child that doctor or therapist must give u documents of your condition when trying to file fore SSI.

Also if u work and is getting SSI u must report it that your working otherwise when they will find out and will take some money of your SSI checks depending how much u made.

And if u dont respond to fix the problem they will remove or take away for SSI and u have to reapply again and probably u wont be eligible for Social Security Income.

Good Luck

God Bless