Sacramento Supplemental Security Income Attorneys
When a child is disabled, that child may depend upon financial assistance and medical treatment for the rest of his or her life. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has two programs for children who require disability benefits, including Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
In order to recover benefits for your children, you and your family have to meet income and resource criteria. The rules for disabled child benefits are complex, especially SSDI benefits, and it can be difficult and frustrating for parents to understand all of them. At Milam Law, our firm can advise you on the law and your rights. If you wish to file a claim for benefits, we can help you through the process as effectively and efficiently as possible.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security disability claims and denials.
Fresno Disabled Child Benefits Lawyers
For disabled children under the age of 18, the SSA will make payments under the SSI program to families who have little income and resources. Unlike SSDI payments that are based on prior work, SSI payments are based on need, and may be paid to children even when a parent is retired, disabled or deceased. SSI benefits will continue as long as the child is disabled, and has little income or resources.
In order for a child under the age of 18 to be considered disabled, he or she must have a physical or mental condition that is so severe that it has marked and severed functional limitations. The condition must last or be expected to last at least 12 months, or be expected to result in the child's death. The child must not be working at a job that is considered to be substantial.
Contact Our Attorneys to Learn More Information
If your child is disabled and you meet SSA's filing requirements, contact us at Milam Law and learn more information about receiving SSDI or SSI benefits. Send our firm an e-mail or call one of our Northern California offices toll free at 877-840-3508. Schedule a free, initial consultation.
