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Social Security for Children in Monroe County, IL


Social Security for children in Monroe County, IL. Caring for a disabled child is not only emotionally arduous, but it can be economically taxing as well. The United States provides a safety net for those who are income eligible so that they can afford items to help raise the child, including medical treatments, educational expenses, medical equipment, skilled nursing assistance, home modification costs, and more.

At Drummond Law, our Social Security lawyers in Monroe County, IL, understand that figuring out how to properly file for Social Security is overwhelming and time-consuming on top of the already-challenging feat of caring for a child with many needs. Please take care of your family while we take care of everything else. We will help you file for Social Security for children, appeal a claim denial, or any other type of problem you may encounter during the process. Contact our team or call 800-842-0426 for a free case review.

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Applying for Social Security Benefits for Children in Monroe County, IL

Getting Social Security for children benefits requires significant evidence as well as additional or specialized testing. We can help you fill out the initial applications and the required Child Disability Reports. Additionally, it’s crucial to save all documentation from teachers and doctors that address your child’s condition, side effects, or special needs. We can help you gather these important documents to help prove your child has severe limitations that would qualify for benefits.

There are a couple of different options for children—both young and old— to support their needs as they age.

Drummond Law can help you file for the federal programs including, but not limited to:

  • SSI for children – This may be needed when there is not enough work credits on behalf of the disabled child.
  • SSDI for adult children of deceased or disabled parents – This may be needed when a disabled child over 18 years of age is reliant on a parent that is now disabled or has passed away.

Many claims are denied at first because there is an issue with the filing. Our attorneys can help you avoid these mistakes to ensure you begin getting the benefits you need to keep your family and disabled child in good health.

SSI for Children Monroe County

The Social Security Disability program may be able to help disabled people, but there is a stipulation that you must have work credits built up to be eligible. While younger people have not had the opportunity to pay into the system, their families still require additional help. This is why the government offers help in the form of Supplemental Security Income. SSI provides benefits to those who do not have a work history but still require medical and financial assistance.

The qualifications include:

  • Under the age of 18 – this includes adopted children, stepchildren, children, and grandchildren
  • OR under the age of 19 – The child must be attending school
  • Disability – The condition must limit the child’s abilities and must be expected to last for a minimum of 12 months or be chronic. Conditions include mental (i.e. autism, significant learning disability, drug dependence, depression, low IQ) and physical (i.e. cystic fibrosis, heart transplant, cancer, visual and hearing loss, paralysis, amputations)
  • Limited/no income – The child must live at home and be under the care of a family that has limited means or no income.

When a child who has been receiving SSI turns 18, he or she will need to be reevaluated to see if their disability may still qualify. This is why having an experienced SSI for children lawyer in Monroe County, IL, on your side from the very beginning is critical.

Social Security Disability for Adult Children Monroe County

When a child turns 18 and becomes a legal adult, benefits can change dramatically which is why it’s important to prepare your child for these changes so that there are no interruptions to receiving the assistance he or she needs.

Adult children may be entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) if they are unmarried, lost their parents, or if those parents are retired or claiming disability benefits themselves. Eligibility is based on the parent’s earnings record.

The regulations surrounding SSDI benefits are different than those governing the SSI program. These requirements include:

  • Disability – Eligibility is determined based on the definition of a disability for adults, rather than for children. Also, the child must have been diagnosed with a disability before reaching the age of 22.
  • Limited/no income – Child and family do not have the resources available to support themselves
  • Parent qualifications – The parent is deceased, disabled, or retired and the child is left needing assistance because of this lack of support. Before this point, at least one parent should have built up work credits into Social Security in order for the child to be eligible.

In general, it isn’t mandatory for the adult child to have work credits on their own in order to receive these benefits, but the parent should have some amount of work history in order to qualify.

Appealing a Denial of Social Security for Children in Monroe County

If you are denied benefits after filling out the application, then you should make it a point to appeal the denial. Having a Social Security lawyer in Monroe County involved in the appeal process is necessary because the complex Social Security system has regulations, rules, judges, and courts all of its own. You need someone who is aware of the workings of the process—both inside and out— and Drummond Law is there to help!

Your chances of approval increase significantly when we step in. We will be by your side every step of the way as you face the SSA. Let us help you prepare for the hearing and handle the SSA’s vocational expert on your behalf. We know what to do to present your case in the most positive light.

Get in touch with Our Disability Lawyers in Monroe County, IL | Drummond Law

Our lawyers understand the severe financial, emotional, and physical hardships involved with having a child with disabilities. You deserve the maximum amount of help that is available under the law. Get in touch with our disability lawyers for help with all aspects of Social Security for children in Monroe County, IL. Call our team at 800-842-0426 for a no-risk case review.

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