SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME/MEDICAID INFORMATION

For many adult services students need to be receiving Medicaid.  These services can be accessed by any student who has been deemed eligible to Social Security Income in NYS.  Medicaid can be used to utilize adult services as a secondary insurance for your child.  At the age of 18 it is important to apply for this.

For more information on SSI Eligibility and Application Process Utilize the following links:

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/ssi/text-understanding-ssi.htm

http://www.socialsecurity.gov/disabilityssi/ssi.html#a0=0

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/

https://faq.ssa.gov/ics/support/default.asp?deptID=34019&_referrer=

SOCIAL SECURITY RED BOOK PDF - http://www.ssa.gov/redbook/

For more information on SSI Eligibility and Application Process Utilize the following links:

Social Security for Children Under 18

Social Security for Adults (Over Age 18)

Social Security Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Understanding Social Security Directory

Social Security Publications

SOCIAL SECURITY RED BOOK

For information on Medicaid:

http://www.medicaid.gov/Medicaid-CHIP-Program-Information/By-Population/People-with-Disabilities/Individuals-with-Disabilities.html