Reaching Out To Families

www.eparent.com - Exceptional Parent - practical advice and information for individuals with disabilities and for their families, caregivers, and medical professionals. 

www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability - Can screen for Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

SSI is a Federal income supplement program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes).

•  It is designed to help aged, blind and disabled people, who have little or no income.

•  It provides cash to meet basic needs for food, clothing and shelter.

What does "Disabled" mean for a child?

• An individual under age 18 is "disabled" if he or she has a medically determined physical or mental impairment which:

• Results in marked and severe functional limitations

• Can be expected to result in death

• Has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months 

How to apply for Medical Assistance - Fill out the application.  Make sure to write "MA Disabled Child Category PH95" across the top of the form.  This will alert the caseworker to consider the child for eligibility because of their disability.

If this information is helpful and just a place to start, don’t get discouraged-seek, ask and you will find your answers.  If you have some time on your hands, look around you, if someone else needs a hand (opening a door, ride to the store, a short visit), please extend yourself even when you’re not asked.  We are all part of one Family.

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1 800-982-2248 

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