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Post by katiekat on Feb 10, 2008 20:41:53 GMT -5
In Social Security's Listing of Impairments manual there is a special section for ADHD, more specifically referred to as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder. The disability listing is 112.11, and it indicates the following: Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder: Manifested by developmentally inappropriate degrees of inattention, impulsiveness, and hyperactivity. The required level of severity for this disorder is met when the requirements in both A and B are satisfied. Read on here: www.disabilitysecrets.com/adhd-attention-deficit-social-security-disability.html
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Post by charliegirl on Feb 10, 2008 20:48:59 GMT -5
Thats very informative. It did bother me to see that a child had to be extremely hyperactive to qualify. That leaves out the very inattentive kids and they are the group the meds have the least success with.
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Post by jill on Feb 11, 2008 18:52:22 GMT -5
Thank you Katiekat I will print the whole thing and bookmark the page.
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Post by katiekat on Feb 12, 2008 8:42:12 GMT -5
I never knew that you could perhaps get SS disabilty for your child. I have been considering this lately as our insurance has made some changes and they are costly. Instead of the $10 co-pay for specialists we now must pay 50% of all Sean's psych. appts. The therapist does not even take insurance and God forbid something were to happen with my husband's job the Abilify is $499.79 for a 30 day supply.(hello...should we move to France or Cuba? Have you seen the movie Sicko yet? Please do, so you can see what a scam health care is in the US) Jill, Would I just need to go to the Social Security office and get the paperwork to get started?
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Post by jill on Feb 13, 2008 7:27:04 GMT -5
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Post by jill on Mar 6, 2008 7:32:46 GMT -5
I spoke to an attorney and was told they cannot help us they are not saying she does not have a disability but due to our income do not qualify. Together we make close to 50,000 a year and that is too much.
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Post by bugsmom on Mar 6, 2008 16:41:54 GMT -5
Jill, I'm sorry about your news. I think that just stinks! Did they say was the cut off was for income? I understand what they are saying, but I think it should be on an individual basis of need and future needs, instead of income. Therapies, doctors, and medicines can be so expensive, especially if insurance doesn't cover it. Hugs to you...I know you must be disappointed.
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Post by rakuflames on Mar 6, 2008 18:07:15 GMT -5
Jill, I'm sorry about your news. I think that just stinks! Did they say was the cut off was for income? I understand what they are saying, but I think it should be on an individual basis of need and future needs, instead of income. Therapies, doctors, and medicines can be so expensive, especially if insurance doesn't cover it. Hugs to you...I know you must be disappointed. In reality I have never heard of a child qualifying when the only disorder was AD/HD. I had a student turned down once when he had five different disorders including AD/HD and was severely affected by it. His family was very poor and income wasn't the issue -- only whether he met the diagnostic criteria. I'm not saying no one should ever try if they think it's appropriate but I wouldn't count on it going through. It is usually for extremely severe disorders such as significant global cognitive impairment.
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Post by katiekat on Mar 6, 2008 22:55:59 GMT -5
I actually did the online questions and have an appointment on the 14th for the interview. I don't have anything to lose by going so I may as well try. I don't think we will be able to get it because of income, but it would be nice if they took into consideration how much we have put out. Last years grand total for Sean's medical bills alone (psychs, outpatient program, eye doctor, cardiologist and meds) was over $13,000. And that is with insurance!
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Post by jill on Mar 8, 2008 8:44:29 GMT -5
No they do not take into account what you are spending yearly. I was informed once she turns 18 they do not include mom and dads income.
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