any one gotten SSI for autism?

[Anonymous]

please if you have what is the process?

[Anonymous]

No, I have heard you can. Just go online and apply.

[Anonymous]

doesn't it dependon the family's income? I thought only poor people could get SSI for autism?

[Anonymous]

We applied and were denied based on the fact that we had over $2,000 in the bank. DH hadn't worked in a year but we had assets.
When DS is 18 he can apply again and it will only be dependent upon his own earnings and savings.

[Anonymous]

For a child it is tied to parents income. At 18, it is different. There may be some situations that are different.

[Anonymous]

For a child with Autism, it may be much better to look to see if your child can qualify for the Elderly and Disabled Consumer Directed Waiver EDCD Medicaid Waiver in Virginia or an Autism specific waiver if there is one. The EDCD may not have a waiting list and can provide funding for direct care support and respite to a family. You can still apply for the DD or ID fuller support waivers when your child is age 6 or above. I recommend doing this as the waiting lists are long. There may well be the financial limits on this waiver, too. Just check.

Also for anyone thinking about applying for SSI at age 18, it is also best to spend-down or transfer legally any assets in the child's name before age 13 as one might do for an elderly relative to be able to qualify for the associated Medicaid Health Insurance "eligibility." I note this as one must be able to have the Medicaid eligibility established to qualify to accept a Waiver slot when offered, and the time frame to do so is 30 - 60 days (not sure exactly) and may not be time to get Medicaid set up in that period if say financial issues.