The Children's SSI Project?

The Children’s Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Project assists low-income children appeal denials of disability benefits.

If your child has been denied SSI benefits, you may contact the Centralized Intake Unit at 1-800-496-4570 to be screened for eligibility. Intake hours are Monday through Friday, from 8:30am to 4:00pm. You may also Apply Online to submit an application for consideration.

At this initial review, the intake unit will decide if you are financially eligible to participate in the Children’s SSI Project. An intake staff member will ask for information about your income, family size, assets and the reason for which you are seeking help. All of the information that you share will remain confidential. If you are financially eligible, we then decide whether your case is one for which we can provide representation based on our board guidelines. If the case is one which we cannot handle or which we are unable to handle at the present time, we will attempt to refer you to an organization which will provide assistance.

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Is My Child Eligible for SSI?

Under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, a child from birth to age 18 may receive monthly payments based on a disability if: he/she has an impairment or a combination of impairments that meets the definition of disability for children, and the parent(s) and the child are within the allowed resource and asset limits. For more information, visit the Supplemental Security Income page.

How Does Social Security Decide if a Child is Disabled?

The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and the condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least one year or result in death. For more information, visit the Supplemental Security Income Eligibility Requirements page.

What are Some Examples of Disability for SSI Purposes?

Can I Appeal a Negative Decision Made by Social Security?

If your child is denied SSI, you may appeal the decision. There are four (4) levels of appeal: