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Burlington, KY

So I see multiple have asked this but I don't see an answer to any of the threads and they all seem to be from years ago. Has anyone applied for SSI benefits? Anyone had success? I see there is a limit on income and it says its like (Phone number can only be seen by MyAutismTeam users) per month or something. It says to not let that be a reason to not apply. That being said just curious to hear some stories of those who have taken the challenge.

June 6, 2018
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Members shared their varied experiences applying for SSI benefits for children with autism, with approval timelines ranging from three months... Read more

Members shared their varied experiences applying for SSI benefits for children with autism, with approval timelines ranging from three months to extended waiting periods, and monthly payments varying widely based on household income. Several members emphasized that the real value often lies not in the monthly check itself but in the Medicaid eligibility that comes with SSI approval, which can cover critical therapies and medical costs. A recurring theme was encouragement to apply regardless of income concerns, as approval criteria can be unpredictable and even families with two working parents have been approved.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Yes i have my daughter receives it for autism she gets 750 a month. It took 3 months for her to get it. Her school tested her for autisim and ssi went on that and only thing they had me to do is take her to see their pyschologist they picked to see how she interacted with them and she was approved. It wasnt much of a fighting battle they make sure with medical history or iep programs its just a waiting game moreless. Going be doing it again with my ither daughter soon.

June 6, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

It is much easier to get child on Ssi before age 22 yrs old . Worth a try.

June 13, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

I had a friend they both work jobs and their son still got disability i think they had to turn in their pay stubs every month to make you can call and ask the office. Every lil bit helps

June 11, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

Im in ohio so every state is different my husband has ssi and im a stay home mom so our income instant very high.you may want to call them and ask them about the income. I never reqlky asked all i know is allowed only like 3300 value in vechicles bc they will asked that and look up the value of your vechicles.

June 10, 2018
A MyAutismTeam Member

I don't know what the income requirements are as they wouldn't tell me. We decided to apply and were approved for one child. At first, he was getting a $9 check (not a typo). Obviously that check didn't help us much. It went up a little after a few months. What did help us was the free to us health insurance that getting SSI qualified him for.

June 8, 2018

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