Can you walk me through the steps I should take when applying for disability benefits?
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Of course. First you should review the Child Disability Starter Kit. This kit answers common questions about applying for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for children.
What if I need additional help with my application?
In that case you can call us toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.
By the way, does the starter include a worksheet?
Yes, it includes a worksheet that will help you gather the information you need.
Do you require a phone number for people who are deaf or hard of hearing?
No, thanks. I don't know how you get that idea.
So, back to the topic at hand. What should I do after I have reviewed the kit and contacted social security?
You should fill out the online Child Disability Report. 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 his/her disability.
But I should contact social security before that, right?
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.
