Social Security Income/Medicaid
SOCIAL SECURITY INCOME/MEDICAID INFORMATION
In order to access many adult services students need to be receiving Medicaid. These services can be accessed by any student who has been deemed eligible to receive (SSI) in NYS. Medicaid can be utilized as a secondary insurance for adult services. At the age of 18 years it is important to apply for this.
SSI
For information on SSI eligibility and the application process please click on the links to the right.
SSI Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
SOCIAL SECURITY RED BOOK
The Red Book serves as a general reference source about the employment-related provisions of the Social Security Disability Insurance and the Supplemental Security Income Programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities.
PDF - http://www.ssa.gov/redbook/
Application Information -
https://otda.ny.gov/programs/apply/default.asp#disability
Medicaid
For information on Medicaid eligibility and the application process please click on the links to the right.
NYS Medicaid Information & Application Process
CDPAP (Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program)
For information on the Medicaid enrolled program that provides services to chronically ill or physically disabled individuals who have a medical need for help with activities of daily living please click on the link to the right.
Financial Planning
For information on Financial Planning that may assist you in the planning process please click on the link to the right. This agency is independent of and not associated with the district and is posted as an independent resource for the parents.