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Lawrenceville, GA

As a parent who will soon have a working young adult child starting soon and I don't want him to lose his SSI if any of you parents or anyone who understands that my question is for example like do you work two days or just the weekend from what-to-what hours. I definitely continue with his therapy.

November 25, 2023
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Members shared practical guidance for a parent whose working young adult child receives SSI, with the most consistent advice being to contact... Read more

Members shared practical guidance for a parent whose working young adult child receives SSI, with the most consistent advice being to contact the local Social Security office directly to confirm current hour limits and income thresholds, as these rules can vary by state and have changed over time. Several members mentioned that part-time work is possible without losing SSI entirely, though earnings are typically subtracted from the monthly benefit amount, and some states allow recipients to keep Medicaid even if income disqualifies them from receiving a cash payment. A recurring theme was the importance of planning ahead for the future through tools like special needs trusts, powers of attorney, and guardianship, with members encouraging each other to seek help from legal aid or special needs planners who can provide personalized guidance.

A MyAutismTeam Member

Thank you

November 25, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Defiently check with your local.office to see how many hours he can work without effecting his benefits.

November 25, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

Hello , everything going so/ so, my son father doesn’t want to give my son his health insurance card. I have to go through hoops trying to get it. Now have to wait. His father upset because he can’t have me so he just trying to push my son over dumb stuff. I have health insurance dental and vision on my son. My son can’t get help from the SSI until he turns 18. He just turned 17 this month . How things going with you

December 13, 2023
A MyAutismTeam Member

When I worked at hardees and McDonald's the limit was 20 hours for ssi not to be affected. This has been awhile ago and the manager would just schedule that amount of hours. If you call social security, someone can tell you if it's changed.

November 25, 2023 (edited)
A MyAutismTeam Member

Hello, you really have a lot going on. I never heard of special needs trust. I have a trust fund to leave with my son but my daughter be over it so the SSI can’t mess with his check. Yes those tea cup puppies so cute, I wanted one but yes expensive Lol sorry y’all lost family pet. I have 2 cats and my son doesn’t like them but they like him. The cats keep there distance Lol I started late buying pets for my kids wish couldn’t started younger.

February 9, 2024

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