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Can a child with ADHD get SSI?

Deb
10/02/08
Deb
Topics:SSI and ADHDADHDssi

I was told that my child my with ADHA may be able to receive SSI?  I just wanted to know if anyone has received SSI for a child with ADHD or do they also have to have other issues?  Thanks for your help

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donnahooley1
Thursday, October 02, 2008

Just wondering if you meant SSD {Social Security Disability}?

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Gort the answer
Tuesday, July 14, 2009 at 12:17 PM

No If you are a child meaning under the age of 18 you will have to apply for SSI NOT SSD , SSD you have worked and paid into. A child cannot work or pay into the system.

But to answer tyhe question, yes, you call your local ssd office and make an appt. They will then have you sign release forms to get school and medical records. You will more than likely be denied the first two times, on the third try ask for a FORMAL HEARING. You will then see a ssd court judge who will decide the case . More likely than not it will be in your childs favore.

I hope this helps you somewhat.

My child is adhd and after going thru denials, we took it to court and she now gets a ssi check each month.

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stephanie
Monday, October 05, 2009 at 09:10 PM

Ive hear about this and im not quite understanding...when u go before the judge what do u say.. i mean our children are adhd how can u get a check for this..basically what im tryin to say is i know the med is expensive but why are they handing out checks....this reply is so not meant to be rude i just need some clarification..thanks

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KC
Friday, October 09, 2009 at 12:36 PM

ADHD is a disability. It can keep your child from learning because they are not able to stay on task and focus on the work infront of them. You can go thru and try to receive a disability check on your child  (1) to help pay for the needed medication if you do not have insurance (2) to help pay for a tutor to help with one on one learning time with your child (3) to help pay for counseling to help your child better understand what is going on and what the disablilty is.

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