Supplemental Income

Supplemental Income

SSI is a monthly benefit paid to elderly individuals aged 65 and older with limited income and assets, as well as to eligible disabled individuals, including the visually impaired. If a child under 18 has a physical or mental disability, or a combination of both, that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability and falls within the income and asset limits, they may be eligible for benefits. Detailed information can be obtained from the local Social Security office in the state where you reside.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI is a monthly benefit paid to elderly individuals aged 65 and older with limited income and assets, as well as to eligible disabled individuals, including the visually impaired. If a child under 18 has a physical or mental disability, or a combination of both, that meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of disability and falls within the income and asset limits, they may be eligible for benefits. Detailed information can be obtained from the local Social Security office in the state where you reside.

SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance)

There are two types of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits. The first is for disabled workers who are insured under Social Security. The second is for disabled adult children of workers who are insured under Social Security and who are either retired, disabled or deceased. These benefits are sometimes called Title II benefits. Title II is the section covering disability, retirement and dependent benefits in the Social Security Act.

  1. For disabled workers
    • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits: These are benefits for people who have worked and paid into Social Security long enough to qualify for benefits when they become disabled. The spouse and children of the worker with a disability may be eligible for benefits in addition to worker’s benefits. After 24 months of SSDI benefits, the recipient starts getting Medicare.
  2. For disabled adult children of workers
    • Social Security Disabled Adult Child Benefits (DAC or CDB): This is a special Title II program for persons who are at least 18 years of age, who became severely disabled prior to age 22 and who are unmarried when they apply. These special dependent benefits draw upon the earnings record of a retired, disabled or deceased parent (or other caregiver) that paid into Social Security. The Disabled Adult Child is not eligible for these benefits until the parent begins receiving Title II benefits when retired or disabled or when the parent dies. After 24 months of benefits, the DAC/CDB recipient is eligible for Medicare.
Transition services

means a coordinated set of activities for a child with a disability that

(1) Is designed to be within a results-oriented process, that is focused on improving the academic and functional achievement of the child with a disability to facilitate the child’s movement from school to post-school activities, including postsecondary education, vocational education, integrated employment (including supported employment), continuing and adult education, adult services, independent living, or community participation;

(2) Is based on the individual child’s needs, taking into account the child’s strengths, preferences, and interests; and includes

  • Instruction;
  • Related services;
  • Community experiences;
  • The development of employment and other post-school adult living objectives; and
  • If appropriate, acquisition of daily living skills and provision of a functional vocational evaluation.

The services are to be planned as a group and are intended to drive toward a result—they should not be haphazard or scattershot activities, but coordinated with each other to achieve that outcome or result. Preparing children with disabilities to “lead productive and independent adult lives, to the maximum extent possible” is one of IDEA’s stated objectives. 

The Individualized Family Service Plan (IFSP)

is a family-centered plan that details early intervention services and supports clients from birth to age three. The client’s initial IFSP is completed within 45 days of the family’s first contact with the Regional Center. The IFSP identifies and documents the outcomes desired by the family and clearly outlines how the IFSP team will work to achieve these goals. The IFSP comprehensively addresses health and safety-related issues, including the following:

  • A record of the current physical development levels, including vision, hearing, and health status
  • A description of the current cognitive, communication, social, emotional, and adaptive developmental levels
  • A description of the family's concerns, priorities, the specific supports the child needs, and how these will be met
  • A plan detailing the types and amounts of services and supports, the providers, and the locations of service provision
  • Criteria, procedures, and timelines for assessing progress
  • Procedures to ensure a smooth transition from Early Start to the next stage at age three

Reference

https://www.disabilityrightsca.org/