Starting Your Application The SSD application procedures will differ depending on whether you are filing for SSI benefits or SSDI dependent benefits.
If you are interested in learning more about dependent benefits, you should call the SSA’ s main phone line( 1-800- 772-1213) or contact the representative who handles the eligible parent’ s claim. To apply for SSI benefits on behalf of a child, you will be asked to complete two forms: the“ Application for Supplemental Security Income” and the“ Child Disability Report”. Currently, only the child disability report can be completed online. You will have to schedule an appointment with your local Social Security office to complete the application for SSI.
If you are applying for SSI on behalf of an adult, you will have to complete the same process with an“ Adult Disability Report” rather than a child disability report. It is important that you realize how overwhelming and complicated the SSD application process may become. In fact, many initial applications are denied and require the applicant to request an appeal hearing. If your child’ s application is denied, do not give up. The key to receiving disability benefits it to be persistent in your efforts. For more information about applying for disability benefits visit Social Security Disability Help( www. disabilitybenefits-help. org) or contact Molly Clarke at mac @ ssd-help. org.
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