If I apply for a child (under 18 years old) for Disability benefits, what are the steps?
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REVIEW the Child Disability Starter Kit . This kit answers common questions about applying for Supplemental Security Income SSI benefits for children , and includes a worksheet that will help you gather the information you need .
do you want to contact social security?
yes
Should I fill out a report?
If the Child Disability Report online. At the end of the report, we will ask you to sign a form that gives the child's doctor permission to give us information about your disability.
If i do not want to do this report online or you need help
 you can call us toll - free at 1 - 800 - 772 - 1213 .
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How to request a To request a child
You will need to complete an Application for Supplemental Security Income SSI AND a Child Disability Report
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If i are deaf or hard - of - hearing
call our toll - free TTY number , 1 - 800 - 325 - 0778
