Eligibility is determined based on medical and level of care criteria.
Family income is used to determine monthly parental fees.
A survey sent to approximately 2,000 randomly selected families. Over 900 of the surveys were returned. The insights, concerns and recommendations would be used to validate and enhance findings from other sources. Families with children, birth to 18, who have severe disabilities are eligible to apply. SSI provides a monthly check to assist families in providing extra care required by their child's special needs.