cm1247
07-14-2008, 05:59 PM
So, I asked a question about my son a while back on here and got a ton of helpful answers so I thought I could possibly ask another question?...
So, I am currently receiving SSDI benefits along with benefits for my son through my SSDI benefits. In fact, that was what I had inquired about a while back on this board.
My son has been displaying characteristics for autism for quite some time (he's a little over two now), and today the specialist that I have had working with him through my local Early Intervention program finally brought it up (after working with him for about two months). She told me that I would need to take him to a developmental pediatrician to probably get him diagnosed.
My question is, is this diagnosis going to affect the benefits that I am receiving for him through my SSDI? I don't know quite what to do, but thought that they're are plenty of knowledgable people here that could steer me in the right direction. Anyways, TIA!!!!:)
-Cat
So, I am currently receiving SSDI benefits along with benefits for my son through my SSDI benefits. In fact, that was what I had inquired about a while back on this board.
My son has been displaying characteristics for autism for quite some time (he's a little over two now), and today the specialist that I have had working with him through my local Early Intervention program finally brought it up (after working with him for about two months). She told me that I would need to take him to a developmental pediatrician to probably get him diagnosed.
My question is, is this diagnosis going to affect the benefits that I am receiving for him through my SSDI? I don't know quite what to do, but thought that they're are plenty of knowledgable people here that could steer me in the right direction. Anyways, TIA!!!!:)
-Cat
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auntduci37
07-15-2008, 08:12 AM
Hello, I am only answering on my opinion not on any fact.
But i would think that it wouldnt have any effect on the ssdi you receive.
He would be able to receive ssi, but it depends on the amount you are making on ssdi. Since thats a supplement.
Do you have ins? maybe he can declared disabled and then maybe get ins.
not sure.
I know my nephew is on ssi for autism but their income is low.
Good luck, hope someone has a better answer for ya!
But i would think that it wouldnt have any effect on the ssdi you receive.
He would be able to receive ssi, but it depends on the amount you are making on ssdi. Since thats a supplement.
Do you have ins? maybe he can declared disabled and then maybe get ins.
not sure.
I know my nephew is on ssi for autism but their income is low.
Good luck, hope someone has a better answer for ya!
roses4lace
07-16-2008, 02:43 AM
If you're getting SSDI, your son is already getting a portion. I think children under age 18 split 1/2 of whatever the parent received as benefits. For example, if the parent gets $1000 per month, the children as a whole would get $500, making a total of $1500 income per month. The $500 must be spent on the child(ren), and would go into a separate child's account.
I don't think children with disabilities receive any more than children without disabilities would. However, if your benefit is very low, he might qualify for SSI.
Once the child becomes 18, the children's portion from your SSDI would be discontinued, and he would have to prove disability for himself. (IThere are a few exceptions related to attending school full time.) He would have to be disabled to continue receiving any benefits, and it would be called "Disabled Adult Child" benefits at that time, and he would still receive it off your SSDI record.
To continue receiving DAC benefits off a parent's SSDI, the person must be able to prove they were disabled before age 22. Also, again at age 22, the benefits disappear, and the child has to once again prove they are disabled to continue receiving DAC.
So, keep in mind that Social Security splits the child's age into separate segments, with each segment having different rules - under age 18, between age 18-22, then age 22 and older. All ages can qualify for benefits from their parent's SSDI work record, but it has to be done new at each turning point in their age.
Autism (or Asperger's) by itself doesn't qualify one for disability - it has to interfere with daily life and getting/ holding a job to the extent that working isn't possible. Many people with Autism and Asperger's hold very complex, high-paying jobs, but many can't even handle simple minimum-wage jobs.
The only way to know about benefits for sure is to talk to a disability lawyer, or to your local SSA office. If you talk to SSA, I would recommend calling several different days and talking to several different people, since they all seem to give different answers.
I don't think children with disabilities receive any more than children without disabilities would. However, if your benefit is very low, he might qualify for SSI.
Once the child becomes 18, the children's portion from your SSDI would be discontinued, and he would have to prove disability for himself. (IThere are a few exceptions related to attending school full time.) He would have to be disabled to continue receiving any benefits, and it would be called "Disabled Adult Child" benefits at that time, and he would still receive it off your SSDI record.
To continue receiving DAC benefits off a parent's SSDI, the person must be able to prove they were disabled before age 22. Also, again at age 22, the benefits disappear, and the child has to once again prove they are disabled to continue receiving DAC.
So, keep in mind that Social Security splits the child's age into separate segments, with each segment having different rules - under age 18, between age 18-22, then age 22 and older. All ages can qualify for benefits from their parent's SSDI work record, but it has to be done new at each turning point in their age.
Autism (or Asperger's) by itself doesn't qualify one for disability - it has to interfere with daily life and getting/ holding a job to the extent that working isn't possible. Many people with Autism and Asperger's hold very complex, high-paying jobs, but many can't even handle simple minimum-wage jobs.
The only way to know about benefits for sure is to talk to a disability lawyer, or to your local SSA office. If you talk to SSA, I would recommend calling several different days and talking to several different people, since they all seem to give different answers.
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