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Autism spectrum disorders can impact people in different ways. Some children with autism may experience mild symptoms that impact their social interactions but not their ability to work and earn a living. Other children may be severely affected to the point where they are unable to hold a job. If your child has been diagnosed with autism, they may be…
When you have a disability or medical condition that makes it impossible for you to work, there are financial benefits available to you. One such benefit is federal Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, which are separate from any benefits you may receive from other sources, like from Indiana directly. But, not everyone qualifies. Covered jobs First, to qualify, you must…
Parents lose the ability to make decisions and act on behalf of a child with special needs after the child is 18 years old. With court approval, however, parents may establish a guardianship to continue to assist their child and assure that their financial and daily needs are met. Duties In Indiana, adult guardianships authorize a guardian to provide or…
It isn’t always easy to go through the application process for Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration turns down most applications on the first try, and so most applicants have to go through a process of reapplication. They may need to argue their case at a hearing with the help of a Social Security Disability attorney. After you…
The Social Security Disability Insurance program can provide people with much-needed benefits after they become unable to work due to injury, illness or underlying condition. Unfortunately for many applicants, the eligibility requirements can be quite strict. Most applicants are turned down the first time they apply for benefits. How SSDI works Workers contribute to Social Security Disability Insurance through payments…
Supplemental Security Income can be vital for Indiana residents who have a disabled child. SSI provides payments each month. These payments are to serve the child’s needs whether the disability is mental, physical or both. There are income restrictions and parents are limited to a certain level of resources to be eligible. A common worry, however, is if the child…
Your disability significantly impairs your quality of life, so you may think it is obvious you should be awarded Social Security Disability benefits. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration rejects most first-time applications. However, you can challenge a rejection by going through the four levels of appeal: reconsideration, an administrative hearing, Appeals Council review and federal court review. Reconsideration If your…
While people in Indiana are healthy they generally do not think about what would happen if they suffered a serious injury or illness. However, in addition to needing medical treatment, which can be both costly and time-consuming, people may not be able to work. This means they will not have an income and serious financial problems could arise. That is…
If you have a child, you know that your role as a parent never ends. That’s especially true if you have a child with special needs. Mental and physical limitations can mean your child may never be completely independent. One way to help is through a guardianship. What is a guardianship? A guardianship is a legal relationship in which one…
For Indiana residents who are disabled and need to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, they are commonly concerned about the wait time for a decision. It can be extensive especially if there is an appeal. Often, this is related to questions about the illness, injury or condition and the Social Security Administration (SSA) and its Disability Determination Services (DDS)…