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ADHD Child SSI claim

Ii just got custody of my nephew from cps and he has been in residential treatment centers in fort worth, we had him tested thru the school system and discovered that he is emotional disturbed and has adhd and boplar disorder2 and also has obsessive defiant disorder we also learned that we had to put him in special education classes because of an issue that he was acting out inappropriately in class(taking his clothes off in front of the other students in the class) The school system suggested that we try to apply for benefits. He is only five years old.
–Felicia

Jonathan Ginsberg responds: Child SSi claims are different than adult disability claims and different rules apply. Generally, to win a child SSi case, you have to show that the child meets a “listing.” Click on the link to view the listing most closely related to ADHD. As you might imagine ADD and ADHD diagnoses are commonly seen in Social Security courtrooms and judges are very concerned that some parents are too quick to label their children as ADHD or ADD. As such it has been my observation that you will need a treatment history and support from a treating psychiatrist or psychologist. You can learn more about the child SSI process by requesting the free report available on the web site for my child SSi disability guide.

–Jonathan

Accrued a lot of debt while on SSI-can they go after my benefits?

I am receiving SSI benefits but have accrued a lot of credit card debt. If the credit card companies sue me can they garnish my SSI check?
–Tracy
Jonathan responds: No, your SSI check is exempt from garnishment. However, if a credit card company sues you and gets a judgment, your bank account could be at risk of a garnishment. In theory SSI money in your bank accout should be protected, but I would not depend on the bank to know that, especially if you use the bank account for regular transactions. You might want to open a savings account that is only used as a deposit account for your SSI or you may want to receive your SSI payments by check.

If you have been considering bankruptcy, be aware that there are new laws in place and new restrictions on discharging recently incurred credit card debt.

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary program

I am the responsible payee for my 43 year old permanently disabled son. He receives social security disablilty benefits of $776. monthy and $42.00 food stamps. The State of Florida pays his Medicare premium of $88.50. monthly.[I don’t know what department of Florida pays it-don’t know how to find that.]

My question is I called Medicare and they informed me of a program called QMB [Qualified Medicare Beneficiary]. Is there such a program in the state of Florida? Also, Why can’t my son qualify for SSI. He is single, lives in his own appartment and IS diagnosed with spina bifida, AADD and bipolar. His psychiotrist informed me that because of his cost share through Medicard is $525 monthly, he will have to pay the difference of $49. a visit. He doesn’t have it!

Can you give me a direction to go to for help for him. He really needs the help as, according to his urologist, his condition will worsen as he ages and might requite surgery in the future. I would greatly appreciate any help you can give me. I have spent days on the phone trying to get answers. I keep getting sent to another agency to no avail.Thank you.

Jonathan Ginsberg responds: Cynthia, I know very little about Qualified Medicare beneficiary programs. My understanding is that this program pays the Medicare Part B premiums for individuals whose monthly income falls below a certain level.

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