Can a child get SSI if they have an IEP?

(And note that a Social Security regulation (SSR 09-2p) specifically provides that children in special education who achieve good grades or reach the goals set out in their IEP plan may still qualify for disability benefits.)

Can you get Social Security disability if your child has depression?

Qualifying for SSI With Depression If your child has mild or moderate depression, he or she will not qualify for SSI. Social Security will only consider children with severe depression for disability. (And only children from low-income families can get disability benefits from Social Security.)

What makes a child eligible for Social Security disability?

To qualify medically for SSI, children must have a disability that severely limits their ability to function and is expected to last at least twelve months. Social Security has a listing of mental and physical impairments that are presumed to be severe enough to qualify for SSI.

How to help a child with a disability?

Income (SSI) payments for children with disabilities 1 Social Security Disability Insurance benefits for adults disabled since childhood 7 Applying for SSI payments or SSDI benefits and how you can help 8 Employment support programs for young people

How can I get my child approved for disability?

It’s not easy to get your child approved for disability benefits for depression or a mood regulation disorder. If your application is denied by Social Security, it may help your case to talk to a lawyer who specializes in Social Security disability claims.

What kind of Social Security do you get if your child is disabled?

If you have an adult child who is severely disabled, your child may be eligible for disability benefits through either Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security income (SSI).

Can a medically challenged child get Social Security before turning 18?

A medically challenged child about to turn 18, graduating or leaving high school. Why hasn’t my child been eligible for benefits before turning 18? When applying for SSI benefits for a minor child, the law requires consideration of any and all income of the parents of the child living in the same household.

How to apply for Social Security child benefits?

If your adult child is eligible for Social Security child benefits or SSI, you will need to make an appointment with your local field office to apply. To find your local office, visit the SSA’s office locator page and enter your zip code. You can also call the SSA at 800-772-1213. Need a lawyer? Start here. Practice Area Please select…

How can I get SSI for my Child’s Depression?

To meet the requirements of the listing, a depressed child must have medical documentation of at least five of the following symptoms: thoughts of death or suicide. In addition, to meet the listing, a child must show that his or her functioning is limited because of the depression.