Of course. You should review the Child Disability Starter Kit. This kit answers common questions about applying for Supplemental Security Income SSI benefits for children , and includes a worksheet that will help you gather the information you need.
Did you contact Social Security to find out whether the income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits, and to start the SSI application process?
Yes, I did. I talked to them yesterday.
What if I don't want to do the disability report online?
In that case you can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
And what if I'm hard of hearing? Do you have a number for that?
Of course. You can call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
Great. Is there anything else I need to know regarding my application?
You will need to complete an Application for Supplemental Security Income SSI AND a Child Disability Report. The report collects information about the child's disabling condition and how it affects his/her ability to function. At this time, only the Child Disability Report can be completed online.
So now that I have contacted Social Security and made sure I fulfill the requirements I can apply for SSI, right?