{"id":1435,"date":"2021-05-20T15:22:36","date_gmt":"2021-05-20T15:22:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/?p=1435"},"modified":"2021-05-20T15:23:38","modified_gmt":"2021-05-20T15:23:38","slug":"supplemental-security-income-benefits-for-children-with-disabilities","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wordpress.thetruthtoledo.com\/index.php\/2021\/05\/20\/supplemental-security-income-benefits-for-children-with-disabilities\/","title":{"rendered":"Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children with Disabilities"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Social Security Column<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children with Disabilities<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>By Erin Thompson<\/em><br \/>\n<em>Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Social Security\u2019s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources.\u00a0 A child must meet the following medical requirements to be considered disabled under Social Security rules:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The child must have a medical condition, or a combination of conditions, that results in \u201cmarked and severe functional limitations.\u201d This means that the condition(s) must seriously limit the child\u2019s activities.<\/li>\n<li>The child\u2019s disabling condition(s) must last for at least 12 months, or the condition(s) must be expected to end in death.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We also help children through our Compassionate Allowances program.\u00a0 Compassionate Allowances are a way to quickly identify conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security\u2019s standard for disability benefits.\u00a0 The list can be found at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/compassionateallowances\/conditions.htm?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=supplemental-security-income-benefits-for-children-with-disabilities-001\">www.ssa.gov\/compassionateallowances\/conditions.htm<\/a>.\u00a0 Compassionate Allowances help us reduce waiting time to reach a disability determination for children with the most serious disabilities.\u00a0 Thousands of children receive benefits because they have a condition on this list, but children with conditions not on this list can still qualify for SSI.<\/p>\n<p>A child must meet additional eligibility requirements for low income and limited resources to qualify for SSI. \u00a0To qualify, a child:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Who is blind must not be working or earning more than $2,190 a month in 2021.<\/li>\n<li>Who is not blind, must not be working or earning more than $1,310 a month in 2021.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Earnings amounts usually change every year.\u00a0 Some older teenagers may have part-time jobs or be involved in work programs, which Social Security will count for financial eligibility.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, if an unmarried child under age 18 is living at home, Social Security may consider some of the parents\u2019 income as the child\u2019s income.\u00a0 We make allowances for the parents and their other children living in the home when we consider the parents\u2019 income.\u00a0 You can read more about children\u2019s benefits in our publication, Benefits for Children with Disabilities at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/pubs\/EN-05-10026.pdf?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=supplemental-security-income-benefits-for-children-with-disabilities-002\">www.ssa.gov\/pubs\/EN-05-10026.pdf<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you are a parent or know a parent, guardian, caregiver, or representative of a child you think may be eligible, visit our Disability Benefits-Apply for a Child (Under Age 18) at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/benefits\/disability\/apply-child.html?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=supplemental-security-income-benefits-for-children-with-disabilities-003\">www.ssa.gov\/benefits\/disability\/apply-child.html<\/a> to learn more and begin an application.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Replacement or Corrected Social Security Cards During the COVID-19<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Social Security offices are currently open only for in-person appointments for limited, critical situations, depending upon local office conditions.<em>\u00a0 <\/em>However, you can continue to apply for a replacement Social Security card online and by mail.\u00a0 Before requesting a replacement card, please remember that you might not need the physical card.\u00a0 Most of the time, simply knowing your Social Security number is enough.<\/p>\n<p>If you have a critical situation that requires you to have a physical card and you cannot apply by mail or online, you should call your local Social Security office.\u00a0 Please visit our Coronavirus (COVID-19) Updates page for more information at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/coronavirus?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=replacement-or-corrected-social-security-cards-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-001\">www.ssa.gov\/coronavirus<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><u>Applying Online<\/u><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t need any changes to your Social Security Number record (such as a name or date of birth change), applying for a replacement card online is your most convenient option.\u00a0 You don\u2019t need to mail proof or visit an office.<\/p>\n<p>You can use our online application if you are an adult, have a State-issued drivers\u2019 license or non-driver identification card, and live in the District of Columbia or one of the 45 States that verifies State-issued documents for us.\u00a0 All you need to do is create a <em>my Social Security<\/em> account to access and complete the online application at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/myaccount\/replacement-card.html?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=replacement-or-corrected-social-security-cards-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-002\">www.ssa.gov\/myaccount\/replacement-card.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>If you live in one of the five States that do not participate \u2014 Minnesota, Nevada, New Hampshire, Oklahoma, and West Virginia \u2014 know that we are working hard to bring this service to you as soon as possible.<\/p>\n<p><u>Applying by Mail<\/u><\/p>\n<p>We require proof of your identity with your replacement card application (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/forms\/ss-5.pdf?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=replacement-or-corrected-social-security-cards-during-the-covid-19-pandemic-003\">www.ssa.gov\/forms\/ss-5.pdf<\/a>), usually a State-issued drivers\u2019 license or non-driver identification card, or U.S. passport.\u00a0 We call these documents \u201cprimary\u201d identity proofs.\u00a0 We understand mailing primary identity proofs with your replacement card application can be challenging.\u00a0 To help, we are temporarily expanding our policy to accept alternative identity documents\u2014or what we call \u201csecondary proofs\u201d \u2014 when you cannot mail primary proof.<\/p>\n<p>Acceptable secondary proofs include, but are not limited to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Employee identification card.<\/li>\n<li>School identification card.<\/li>\n<li>Health insurance card (not a Medicare card).<\/li>\n<li>S. military identification card.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These proofs must be current (not expired), show your name and identifying information (such as your date of birth or age), and be an original or a certified copy.<\/p>\n<p>If you need to change your name, when you mail your replacement card application, you will need to submit proof of identity plus proof of the name change.\u00a0 The proof of identity can be primary or secondary proof.\u00a0 Proof of the name change could be a marriage certificate, divorce decree, Certificate of Naturalization showing the new name, or a court order approving the name change.<\/p>\n<p>You may be able to submit one document to serve as proof of your name change and identity.\u00a0 For example, you may submit a marriage certificate as proof of name change and identity if the certificate shows the marriage occurred within the prior two years and:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Includes your prior name.<\/li>\n<li>Includes your age, birth date or parents\u2019 names.<\/li>\n<li>This information matches your Social Security Number record.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>We will return any documents you send us.<\/p>\n<p># # #<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Social Security Column<\/p>\n<h1><a name=\"_Toc69459952\"><\/a><a name=\"_Toc37311399\"><\/a><a name=\"_Toc3444726\"><\/a>Social Security supports teachers online<\/h1>\n<p>By Erin Thompson<\/p>\n<p>Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The past year has been difficult for everyone, including educators and their students.\u00a0 Our nation\u2019s teachers have adapted, pivoted, and provided for their students in ways they had never imagined possible.\u00a0 This year, we celebrate Teacher Appreciation Week from May 2 through May 8, and honor all educators who prepare our children for the future.<\/p>\n<p>We know that well-informed instructors can have a powerful and positive influence on their students.\u00a0 That\u2019s why we created an Educator Toolkit.\u00a0 It\u2019s a shareable online resource for teachers to engage students and educate them on Social Security. \u00a0The toolkit includes:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lesson plans with objectives.<\/li>\n<li>Infographics and handouts for each lesson plan.<\/li>\n<li>Links to Social Security web pages.<\/li>\n<li>Talking points.<\/li>\n<li>Quiz questions and answers.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You can access the toolkit at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ssa.gov\/thirdparty\/groups\/educators.html?utm_source=mip0521&amp;utm_medium=online-media&amp;utm_campaign=ocomm-mip-21&amp;utm_content=social-security-supports-teachers-online\">www.ssa.gov\/thirdparty\/educators.html<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>We value and welcome the efforts all teachers make to educate America\u2019s young people.\u00a0 We want to help spark discussion with students about Social Security.\u00a0 Please share our toolkit with the educators in your communities, today!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Social Security Column Supplemental Security Income Benefits for Children with Disabilities By Erin Thompson Social Security Public Affairs Specialist in Toledo, OH Social Security\u2019s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program provides cash payments to children with disabilities whose families have limited income and resources.\u00a0 A child must meet the following medical requirements to be considered disabled 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