SSI

In order for a person to qualify for SSI, a twofold  criteria has to be met. Eligibility is based on household income and also, the disability has to significantly impair functioning at all levels. If both criteria's aren't met, they person is denied. Just having a disability doesn't automatically qualify the person. If you feel your circumstances meet the criteria and you were denied, you can file an appeal. They should have sent you that information with the denial letter. If not, call your local Social Security office and inquire.

Yep, watch out, words of caution, that is one label your child will NEVER be able to walk away from.  Think about the amount of money your child will be earning   now from ssi.  Is that the amount that your child will be about to support him/her self on as an adult?  LONG term, is that the decision your child as an adult would want for him/her (past tense is one thing, but that will be forever).  To each your own, but when you are at the office and ask them if this is going to stick and effect your child's future as an adult.  Most jobs require a back ground check.  And that will show up, and whether or not it's legal, that will make or break a chance at a job.  That's just my words of caution.  I don't mean to be a social hog on this topic, but this will impact you child's ability to join the service, go to a "good college" and get a job paying more than minimum wage.  Trust me, i thought about it, but i think my son would rather make the decision as an adult then me make it for him as a child.

  My goal is a selfish one...

I want my son to be socially adapted, self made, financially stable, with a good job that has benefits and that will support him as a father and husband.  did i leave out the part that is the most important?  Yeah, i did, I WANT MY HOUSE BACK AND I HAVE 10 MORE YEARS TO GO!!!!  I'm selfish, I admit, but it's my job to make sure that happens.

I feel VERY strong about this issue. I hope this doesn't come across foul or mean.  Thanks for asking, meg.  I have NO problem telling you. 

First: my mom worked as a loan officer for 25 years (she finally retired last month), they did them there and ssi and disability, and also workman's comp.  Where I used to work (governmental NON-profit domestic violence and sexual assault center) they did back grounds on all employees and most regular volunteers, and we ran across quite a few that had been on ssi, also.  And at the nuclear plant, they did a back ground check unlike any i have ever seen!  That was almost scary.  I just want people to know they CAN AND DO check for any and all past history.  I found out the plant did them and they got my own juvenile traffic tickets and papering houses when in jr high.  That's my experience.  Your place of employment may not look for that, but more employees are out sourcing back ground companies, and those companies will bid out for the contracts.  When my son is an adult, I feel pretty confident that more employees will be doing this.  It's just my experience and opinion. 

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well, i worked there for 5 years.  LOVED it!  but i can see the point behind the background as a councilor dealing with rapist/victims and judges.  lol  we did run across a few VERY ANGRY men!  I was scared half the time, my dh works shift work, I had one man follow me home (i was too dumb to pay attention).  the guy beet and raped his ex gf and cut my phone lines and power and tried to break in my house.  I don't think he like the look at the end of the Bow with a 6 sided razor arrow.  lol  he ran like hell!

i agree with ogram it is hard enough to deal with this as a child why send our children into adulthood with all the critics that have no idea what they go through on a daily basis

Has anyone applied for SSI for disability? If so has anyone been denied.  And if so, have you fought it? Just curious because we got denied for my son.  I just wanted some insight on this subject and if it is worth fighting for.

I have not heard of a child with ADHD getting SSI but this does not mean it has not happened. I have taught kids with severe disabilities  mental retardation  moderate and severe and some of these children did qualify and others did not. I belive SSI eligibility  looks at the family income as well as the  severity of the childs disability.

If you think you have a case, by all means fight it...you may want to run it by a disabilities lawyer and check the SSI web site

Ok, my son's dr told me about this a few years ago.  I know of several people that get ssi for their adhd children.  I will NOT recommend this to any one.  ONE reason:

That will follow your child into adulthood and be a shadow over him/her.  It's not a good idea for you child to start adult hood with a "disability" black mark before he/she even gets a job.  It should be a decision made with all the BEST intentions.  SSI will help w/ meds and dr bills, but if you do it, that is a mark that your child will be carrying with them into the working world as an adult.  Think LONG and HARD first.  YOU can NOT change your mind once you do it, you can stop the $ but you cannot stop the label.  The mark is always there.  You have to disclose that info when you apply for a job.  Even if it is not asked, most places do back ground checks, so it will ALWAYS be there.

This is my opinion.  I thought about it and spoke with my dr about it, that's when I changed my mind.  The last thing an ADHD person needs is more labeling when they go into the working world.