How Does “Deeming” Work for a Child? If a child is under age 18, not married, and lives at home with parent(s) who do not receive SSI benefits, ... Read More
Children's SSI Disability Benefits
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) for Children
SSI provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are 65 or older, or blind, or have a disability. Supplemental Security ... Read More
Disability Benefits For Children With Congenital Heart Defects
Congenital heart defects (CHD) are Americas #1 birth defect, affecting nearly 1 out of every 100 babies. CHD are the leading cause of all infant ... Read More
Evaluating Functional Equivalence In Childhood Disability
In children's disability cases, if the child's impairment is not severe enough to meet a Social Security "listing", meaning an approval for disability ... Read More
Social Security Administration Adds to Compassionate Allowances List
SSA has announced twelve additional Compassionate Allowances, including several for cardiac patients. The Compassionate Allowances process quickly ... Read More
Children’s Disability Benefits
Can my child qualify for disability benefits? This is an often asked question and the answer is yes. Disabled children are entitled to disability ... Read More
