For children with special needs who have a financial disadvantage, SSI may be an option of assistance. A recent contact at the SSI office informs that an approved SSI applicant will receive retro-payment from the date of application. Since this is the case, the earlier the application, the better. SSI funds may be used for shelter and basic necessities. After the child's basic necessities are taken care of, the money may be used to offset medical costs not covered by insurance. The beneficiary cannot have more than $2,000 in assets. Past SSI funds not used can count toward these assets. https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10076.pdf
Call the SSI office right away to see if your child qualifies within the income requirements.
1-800-325-0778
1-800-772-1213
For families who need a savings account not affecting SSI assets, families can open an Able Account. Financial Institutions offering Able Accounts are not currently in Utah, however, Utah families can still open an Able Account in another state.
https://secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0501130740
Apply for SSI Disability for a Child
https://www.ssa.gov/disabilityssi/apply-child.html
The application can be started online and must be finished by visiting the local SSI office. Use this SSI Interview Checklist to have everything prepared. Part of the checklist suggests to bring any doctor's notes you already have. The SSI office can contact your doctor's offices to gather additional records. To expedite the process, gather all possible medical and school records to have them ready. Some doctor's offices may have a printing fee. Typically, this is a reasonable amount. Some parents feel it is definitely worth making the process go more smoothly and quickly. When submitting your records, it may be helpful to place all of the diagnoses at the top or front to help the person reviewing to easily find what they need.
Monday, August 28, 2017
Wednesday, August 23, 2017
2017 Special Needs Support Conference
Our annual conference is Saturday, September 23, 2017. This year's theme is "Communication is My Super Power" and the entire family is invited to attend. The Super Sib Shop will be held again for siblings of children with special needs ages 7-12 with super fun activities provided by Allies with Families and Kai Shi of Ogden. We will also have an Amazing Kid's Class for children with special needs ages 0-18 as well as young siblings ages 0-6. Space is limited, so register today! We have some wonderful presenters coming, including Dr. Barhorst's sister, Annette Stanislav, a Speech Language Pathologist and Dyslexia expert from Texas. Come enjoy booths, great presenters, and meeting other super families. A light morning snack will be provided. Feel free to share with friends and family. This event is sure to please!
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