Indianapolis Children's Disability Lawyer

Children's Disability

Raising a disabled child can be challenging on many levels: physically, emotionally, and financially. Many families have found themselves struggling to keep up with the medical expenses and lost earnings that are often associated with special needs children. To help caretakers living in this complicated situation, the Social Security Administration offers financial assistance to disabled children in need.

Who is Eligible for Children's Disability?

The government considers many different factors when determining who is eligible for supplementary security income benefits. Your child may be eligible if he or she:

• Is not earning more than $940 per month in 2008 (the amount is adjusted every year)
• Is not being cared for by someone earning more than $940 per month
• Has a condition that severely limits functional abilities
• Has a condition that will last for 12 months or longer, or is terminal

If you have questions about Social Security benefits for your child, call the Indianapolis social security attorneys at the Charles D. Hankey Law Office at 317-634-8565.

Who is Eligible for Immediate Payments?

It typically takes a few months for a request for disability benefits to be filed, and then it can take additional time for payments to be issued. However, some conditions are considered so severe that a child who has been diagnosed with them can begin receiving payments right away, even while the SSA is still determining their long-term eligibility. These conditions include, but are not limited to:

• Down Syndrome
• Cerebral Palsy
• Total blindness or deafness
• Severe mental retardation for children over 7 years of age

How an Indianapolis SSI/SSDI Attorney Can Help

The red tape and slow pace of government bureaucracy can make filing for children's disability benefits a confusing and frustrating experience. An experienced lawyer will be able to argue on your behalf while giving you the kind of insightful legal advice you need. To speak with an experienced Indianapolis children's disability lawyer, contact the Charles D. Hankey law office at 317-634-8565.