Filing for SSDI...help!

[Not_Giving_Up]

I want to apply for SSDI for my ADHD/ODD/Aspie son. I was going to get the forms from the SSA website, but there are several relating to children, and I don't know which ones I need, or if I'll need them all. Does anyone know what forms need to be filled out? I want to get them all done and in at once if I can.

Thanks in advance for any help!

NGU

[rockedthevoteinMA]

1. Print them out, and mail them in. Don't do the electronic!! I tried

to file in November online, it took over five hours to complete the forms, then when I called to double check four weeks later, they told me they had no record. :banghead:

When I had the phone appointment with my local office, the woman was able to pull up the forms I had filled out, in about 30 seconds... the ones the Federal number "couldn't find".

In the Politics and Issues Groups, there's one on disability and activism: http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topics&forum=250
seems like there's tons of people in there who are familiar with it, and could help you out.

good luck NGU!

[Not_Giving_Up]

2. That's what I'm trying to do

The problem is, I can't seem to find a list of forms needed to apply for SSDI for a kiddo. I did a search, and got a list of forms, but I don't know if I need them all, or if there are others.

I'll check out the other group...Thanks!

[Kire]

3. make an appointment and sit at their desk

and don't leave until you've answered every question you have

don't guess which form to send in, that's called gambling

Edit: I had two phone appointments before I made an appointment to come in to the office. They cancelled the first appointment and the second one called two hours late and I was busy.

[rockedthevoteinMA]

4. You should also contact your congress person for help.

they usually can speed the process up, and seeing as it's a child, they should be more than willing to help. (I had someone who worked with the agency who determines wether the disability is real or not, tell me that).

Here's two websites I pulled up: http://www.disabilitysecrets.com/
has tips and secrets on filing (that the ssa won't tell you about)

and:
How To Apply For SSI For Your Child

There are two ways to start the SSI disability process for your child. First, you can go to your local Social Security office and with the assistance of a local office representative, fill out the SSI application packet. You can also call SSA’s nationwide toll free number–1-800-772-1213. Staff there will interview you and send you forms to sign and take into your local Social Security office to complete the filing process.

In either case, you will be interviewed about your child’s medical condition, functional limitations, and treatment history. This information will be used to decide whether your child satisfies the SSI childhood disability standard. In addition, you will be asked about your family’s income and assets so that Social Security can determine if your child is financially eligible for SSI.. Finally, if your child is not a United States citizen, you will be asked to provide proof of his or her immigration status to see if he or she is eligible for SSI benefits. For more information on the childhood disability requirements, financial requirements and for what groups of noncitizens are potentially eligible for SSI, see the Childhood Disability, Financial Eligibility Requirements and Noncitizen Eligibility pages. http://www.hdadvocates.org/ProgramsChildren/ChildrensSSI/howtoapplyforssiforchild.htm

Good luck, it's hard... I hope you are able to get the help you need.