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Taking care of a partially blind child requires a lot of time, patience, and money. The government is aware of this, and you can quality for Social Security Income (SSI).
About Social Security Income
SSI is a federal program that issues monthly payments to people who need assistance but don't have much income or assets.
Monthly Payment
The average SSI monthly payment for 2009 is $674 for an individual or $1,011 for a couple. These amounts are the same nationwide and can vary depending on your income, assets, state, and the size of your family.
Qualifications
A child under 18 years old can qualify if he meets the following guidelines: The child can't be working and making more than $1,000 a month in 2010; the child must have severe physical and functional limitations due to mental and/or physical conditions; the child's issue must last at least one year or have an expectation to last at least one year. You must also meet income and resource requirements that differ according to your state, family size, income and resources. Contact your local Social Security Office for this information.
Apply
Contact your local Social Security Office to apply.
Contact Information
For more information on the SSI program, contact Social Security at (800) 772-1213.
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