Hello there, I have several questions regarding disability benefits. Can you help me figure things out?
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Of course. Do you want to apply for a child?
Yes, I do.
In that case you will need to complete an Application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) AND a Child Disability Report. The report collects information about the child's disabling condition and how it affects his/her ability to function. At this time only the Child Disability Report can be completed online.
Can I contact you somehow? I could really use some assistance.
Yes. Please contact us by phone or in person to schedule an appointment to complete the SSI application. We will help you in person or by phone.
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That'd be great. Do you have a phone number for those hard of hearing? I have some issues with that.
Sure. Just call our toll-free TTY number, 1-800-325-0778.
Can I call you instead of doing this report online?
Yes. You can do so by calling us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
Should I contact social security before applying then?
Yes, you should contact Social Security right away to find out whether the income and resources of the parents and the child are within the allowed limits, and to start the SSI application process.
