SSI For Minor Children

The facts are yes, you can apply for a minor child. The incomes of both you and your child will be considered, until your child turns 18. Social Security has a List of Childhood Impairments you can use to see what criteria they will be using when evaluati

It seems like I'll see a post on Facebook asking how to get SSI for a minor child almost daily. Often the answer, because of the parent(s)' circumstances, is you cannot. When you are applying for a child under the age of 18 Social Security doesn't just consider the child's assets and income - they look at the parent(s)' and/or guardian(s)' as well.

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