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Name: MBG

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I have a severe special needs child (Rett's Syndrome) who can never live on her own. She is 17 going on 18 in June and presently we are in an insurance crunch with her. On top of our normal health insurance we pay an additional $500/month for a catastrophic insurance policy to cover all her equipment needs, etc.

I have inquired at Social Security and have been told that as long as she lives with me she doesn't qualify for any state or federal help when she turns 18. If I were to put her in a state home she would be completely covered but I am never going to give up my daughter. I was wondering if anybody has had a similar experience and can advise me what the rights are of special kids turning into special adults. Thanks ↓

Name: MMS & S | Date: Aug 26th, 2007 12:59 AM

Your child with Rett's Syndrome does qualifies for disability under the social Securtiy act. Contact Martin Medical Services and Solutions at (305) 822-3040 and they can be of great assistance to your child. They work together with Social Security and the office of Disability and I am sure they can assist your daugh. Good Luck....from a patient that was help from this great company. ↑

Name: lindalu | Date: Aug 27th, 2007 3:00 AM

When your child turns 18 she is no longer considered a dependent child, there for... she should qualify for state and federal assistance under the department of SSI. Prior to becoming 18 years of age the child is considered a dependents.... so the SSI department will view the parents income to determine if the child is eligible . If the parents income is above a set amount then the child does not qualify. Once 18... the child now is eligible... not as a dependent but but as an adult. Your child at the age of 18 should receive not only SSI but medical as well. ↑