Guardianship, Social Security and Medicaid
Guardianship:
In New York State, when a person becomes 18 years old they are assumed to be legally competent to make decision for themselves. This means no other person is allowed to make a personal, medical or financial decision for that individual. If a person is "intellectually disabled or developmentally disabled," has difficulty making decisions for themselves and over 18 years old, you can ask the Surrogate's Court to appoint a guardian for him or her.
Brandow Law Guardianship Workshop
Guardianship handouts: CLICK HERE
The next virtual transition planning workshop will be on
April 18, 2023
For more information regarding this workshop and to register, please CLICK HERE
To view handouts for this workshop, please CLICK HERE
Social Security: (See SSI Application below)
If you would like to apply for SSI benefits for:
An adult with a disability
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/
A child with a disability
Website: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/professionals/childhoodssi-pub048.htm
Assistance with Applying: http://www.siloinc.org/
SSI Red Book-A Summary Guide to Employment Supports for People with Disabilities
Medicaid:
Website: https://www.health.ny.gov/health_care/medicaid/#apply
2. Application for SSI.PDF17A Presentation 2020- for Transition.pdfSupplemental Needs Trust -Transition.pdf