For Parents of Disabled Children-
Can I receive Social Security disability benefits for my disabled child?
If you have a child younger than 18 with a disability, your child may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Your child must meet the following requirements to qualify for SSI:
•Must not be working earning more than $980 a month in 2009.
•Must have a physical or mental condition, or a combination of conditions, that result in “marked and severe functional limitations.”
•Condition must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 12 months; or must be expected to result in death.
The Cochran Firm's Social Security disability lawyers can review your information and determine if your child is eligible to receive SSI.