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Children
Can Get SSI
Payments under the supplemental security income (SSI) program are not made only to adults, but to blind and disabled children as well, Bruce A. Hundley, social security manager in Culpeper said recently.
Many people in Rappahannock County do not seem to be aware that age is no barrier to receiving SSI payments as a blind or disabled person.
SSI payments are made to people who are 65 or over, or blind or disabled, who do not have much income and do not own much in the way of property, Hundley said.
In the case of children, the parents’ income and resources (property) are taken into account when eligibility is considered. Once a child reaches 18 (or 21 if in school) only his or her own income and resources court.
To be considered disabled , for SSI, a child must have a physical or mental impairment comparable in severity to one which would prevent an adult from working. And it must last or be expected to last 12 months or more or result in death.
Anyone knowing a disabled or blind child who might qualify for SSI should suggest that the person responsible for the child contact the Culpeper social security office, Hundley said. A parent, guardian, or other responsible person can apply for SSI on behalf of the child.
More information about SSI can be obtained at the Culpeper social security office. The people there will be glad to explain the program and to help anyone complete an application. The office is located at 522 Culpeper Shopping Center and the telephone number is 825-3500.
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