Supplemental Security Income For Disabled Children

Supplemental Security Income For Disabled Children is also known as SSI benefits for children. In order for a child to be eligible for SSI benefits, the child must be either blind or disabled. A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits beginning as early as the date of birth. There is no minimum age requirement. A child may get these benefits until they reach eighteen years. When the child reaches eighteen, they are evaluated for impairments based on the definition of disability for adults. If a child has a visual impairment they may be eligible for SSI blindness benefits if the impairment meets the definition of blindness. The conditions must have lasted or be expected to last for at least twelve months or end in death. In most states if a child gets SSI benefits they can get Medicaid to help pay medical bills. If you have questions or need more information on SSI benefits for children or adults contact your local Social Security Office or call 1-800-772-1213.