02-28-2023-0552 - SSI Eligibility for Children (SSI, SSDI) [Forms] draft

SSI Eligibility for Children

Children under age 18 can get SSI if they meet Social Security's definition of disability for children and there are limited income and resources in the household. Social Security defines a disability as:

• The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and
• The condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death.

 

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/apply-child.html

 

https://www.ssa.gov/forms/

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