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Collecting SSI and Disability for Kids with Crohn's

Has anyone been able to collect Social Security Benefits or Disability payments for their kids with Crohn's. I have heard this is possible.
 

my little penguin

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Ssi is parent income dependent
There is a website that lists the federal poverty levels for ssi
And if your income above this level
No matter your child's disease you can't collect ssi


Most states have medical assistance through the state (supplemental insurance)
That can be added to parent insurance when kids have Crohns
This is not parent income dependent
 

my little penguin

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Medicaid is the extra or single insurance through the state
Before you can qualify for Medicaid the state makes sure you don't qualify for ssi based on income

So unless your income changed the odds are she won't qualify

You can apply on the ssa website online
Then know for sure
 

my little penguin

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Staff member
Not the state
The state requires that all kids who get Medicaid
Are screened to determine based on patents income if they qualify for federal ssi benefits


Basically just apply for ssi online for her then you will know
 
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