Re: Social Security?

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Is that 3600 before taxes or after taxes. I have a 7 Y/O son who has ppd nos and cod we travel 2and 1/2 hours to one doctor and go to a neuropsyhologist where we live. We recently statred having a lot of trouble at his school so Im assuming that this is also going to be a long haul. Also how do you go about signing him up for ss benifits? Thank you

RE: Social Security?

Here the salary requirements are according to how many are in your family. There are 5 in our family. We can make up to $3600 without affecting the SSI…..For the area we are in, where average rents are around $700 for a decent house, that’s not so bad at all…..

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Heidi PoBanzSent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 4:21 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Social Security?

Its up to 2000 a month Ally Fortney <afortney74 > wrote:

I'm just curious how much money can u not earn to get SSI? What the salary requirement?Heidi PoBanz <jehphw78 > wrote:

Hi lisa i have a 8 yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I appilled for it for himone month ago and he is already reciving itcorbin_2000 > wrote:

, I do not know about when children are younger but I applied for my dd when she was 12 (when she was correctly diagnosed AS, BP, and ADHD) and she is 14.5 yrs old now and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per our lawyer, it will probably be Dec 2007 before we get there. Not to discourage you, just wanted you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an attorney a year ago because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was just a nightmare for me to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter and PDD nos son as well as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us getting 75 or 80% is better than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a relief to not have to do more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them updated! To me, it is well worth the percentage they take on contingency, just to lose the stress. According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle these cases in this region (Iowa) and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three that are left simply have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!!

For the record, my dd is high functioning academically but not emotionally or socially or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it harder I think. She receives in home therapy, social skills training and is on 3 meds. Has no friends or extracirricular activities etc but she is too "normal" to them! I give up somedays!!!

Anyway, enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much smoother, it sure seems like noone in the system here is familiar with autism in general let alone Aspergers so it is an uphill battle. God Bless and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you!

DeeDee

mom of Aslynne 16, nt,

Elissa AS, BP, ADHD 14,

Tynan 7 PDD nos, and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are all my kids!)

Mercaides 4 and Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody so we have yet to see if their issues are just environmental or more serious than that) <ziggypop13gmail> wrote:

How long did it take from the time you applied for SSI until you received the first check? I am in the process of applying now and we are so desperate financially.

Thanks,

On 4/15/07, Sandria Decker <lphoenixstargmail> wrote:

Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her OT suggested this

so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it helps with the cost

of extra care for Her

On 4/13/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net > wrote:

's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS disibility for who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.I have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I hope this one does. Have a good day!Jodi

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Wow that is our limit on SSI and we pay $1200 a month for a 1000 sqft apartment. It is so frustrating living in California! Brittin Beth Layne <blayne@...> wrote: Here the salary requirements are according to how many are in your family.

There are 5 in our family. We can make up to $3600 without affecting the SSI…..For the area we are in, where average rents are around $700 for a decent house, that’s not so bad at all….. From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Heidi

PoBanzSent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 4:21 PMAutism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Social Security? Its up to 2000 a month Ally Fortney <afortney74 > wrote: I'm just curious how much

money can u not earn to get SSI? What the salary requirement?Heidi PoBanz <jehphw78 > wrote: Hi lisa i have a 8 yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I appilled for it for himone month ago and he is already reciving itcorbin_2000 > wrote: , I do not know about when children are younger but I applied for my dd when she was 12 (when she was correctly diagnosed AS,

BP, and ADHD) and she is 14.5 yrs old now and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per our lawyer, it will probably be Dec 2007 before we get there. Not to discourage you, just wanted you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an attorney a year ago because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was just a nightmare for me to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter and PDD nos son as well as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us getting 75 or 80% is better than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a relief to not have to do more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them updated! To me, it is well worth the percentage they take on contingency, just to lose the stress. According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle these cases in this region (Iowa) and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three

that are left simply have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!! For the record, my dd is high functioning academically but not emotionally or socially or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it harder I think. She receives in home therapy, social skills training and is on 3 meds. Has no friends or extracirricular activities etc but she is too "normal" to them! I give up somedays!!! Anyway, enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much smoother, it sure seems

like noone in the system here is familiar with autism in general let alone Aspergers so it is an uphill battle. God Bless and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you! DeeDee mom of Aslynne 16, nt, Elissa AS, BP, ADHD 14, Tynan 7 PDD nos, and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are all my kids!) Mercaides 4 and Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody so we have yet to see if their issues are just environmental or more serious than that) <ziggypop13gmail> wrote: How long did it take from the time you applied for SSI until you received the first check? I am in the process of applying now and we are so desperate financially. Thanks, On 4/15/07, Sandria Decker <lphoenixstargmail> wrote: Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her OT suggested this so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it helps with the cost of extra care for Her On 4/13/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net > wrote: 's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS disibility for who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for

doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.I have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I hope this one does. Have a good day!Jodi -- www.youngliving.org/sldecker keeping family healthy the natural waywith young living essential oils and natural suppliments!!lilpixierose a great new group for EOs. -- Quote of the Day:"If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars." ~ Rabindranath Tagore Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at

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I was told by the last SSI intake that you have to

demonstrate a financial need to receive it, they

didn't tell me income limits. I do know that your

assets will also count against you with the exception

of the home you are living in and up to $6000 on a

vehicle.

Kernan

[Guest guest]

Your talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a house is cheap what state are u in. I pay triple that in FLBeth Layne <blayne@...> wrote: Here the salary requirements are according to how many are in your family. There are 5 in our family. We can make up to $3600 without affecting the SSI…..For the area we are in, where average rents are around $700

for a decent house, that’s not so bad at all….. From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Heidi PoBanzSent: Saturday, April 28, 2007 4:21 PMTo:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment Subject: Re: Social Security? Its up to 2000 a month Ally Fortney <afortney74 > wrote: I'm just curious how much money can u not earn to get SSI? What the salary requirement?Heidi PoBanz

<jehphw78 > wrote: Hi lisa i have a 8 yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I appilled for it for himone month ago and he is already reciving itcorbin_2000 > wrote: , I do not know about when children are younger but I applied for my dd when she was 12 (when she was correctly diagnosed AS, BP, and ADHD) and she is 14.5 yrs old now and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per our lawyer, it will probably be Dec 2007

before we get there. Not to discourage you, just wanted you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an attorney a year ago because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was just a nightmare for me to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter and PDD nos son as well as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us getting 75 or 80% is better than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a relief to not have to do more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them updated! To me, it is well worth the percentage they take on contingency, just to lose the stress. According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle these cases in this region (Iowa) and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three that are left simply have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!! For the record, my dd is high functioning academically but not emotionally or socially or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it harder I think. She receives in home therapy, social skills training and is on 3 meds. Has no friends or extracirricular activities etc but she is too "normal" to them! I give up somedays!!! Anyway, enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much smoother, it sure seems like noone in the system here is familiar with autism in general let alone Aspergers so it is an uphill battle. God Bless

and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you! DeeDee mom of Aslynne 16, nt, Elissa AS, BP, ADHD 14, Tynan 7 PDD nos, and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are all my kids!) Mercaides 4 and Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody so we have yet to see if their issues are just

environmental or more serious than that) <ziggypop13gmail> wrote: How long did it take from the time you applied for SSI until you received the first check? I am in the process of applying now and we are so desperate financially. Thanks, On 4/15/07, Sandria Decker <lphoenixstargmail> wrote: Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her OT suggested this so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it helps with the cost of extra care for Her On 4/13/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net > wrote: 's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS disibility for who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.I

have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I hope this one does. Have a good day!Jodi -- www.youngliving.org/sldecker keeping family healthy the natural waywith young living essential oils and natural suppliments!!lilpixierose a great new group for EOs. -- Quote of the Day:"If you cry

because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will prevent you from seeing the stars." ~ Rabindranath Tagore Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ally Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Ally

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if you own a home they will not get SSI

-- In Autism and Aspergers Treatment , Kernan <rainysnana@...>

wrote:

>

> I was told by the last SSI intake that you have to

> demonstrate a financial need to receive it, they

> didn't tell me income limits. I do know that your

> assets will also count against you with the exception

> of the home you are living in and up to $6000 on a

> vehicle.

>

>

> Kernan

>

[Guest guest]

Yes, per month. I’m in northern Alabama, in Huntsville……

Beth

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Ally Fortney

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:00

PM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: RE:

Social Security?

Your

talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a house is cheap what state are u

in. I pay triple that in FL

Beth Layne

<blayneknology (DOT) net> wrote:

Here the salary requirements are according

to how many are in your family. There are 5 in our family. We can make up to

$3600 without affecting the SSI…..For the area we are in, where average

rents are around $700 for a decent house, that’s not so bad at all…..

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment

[mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ]

On Behalf Of Heidi PoBanz

Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007

4:21 PM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: Re:

Social Security?

Its up to 2000 a month

Ally Fortney

<afortney74 > wrote:

I'm just curious how much money can u not earn to get SSI? What the

salary requirement?

Heidi PoBanz

<jehphw78 > wrote:

Hi lisa i have a 8 yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I

appilled for it for himone month ago and he is already reciving it

corbin_2000 >

wrote:

, I do not know about when children are younger but I applied for

my dd when she was 12 (when she was correctly diagnosed AS, BP, and ADHD) and

she is 14.5 yrs old now and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per

our lawyer, it will probably be Dec 2007 before we get there. Not to discourage

you, just wanted you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an

attorney a year ago because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was

just a nightmare for me to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter

and PDD nos son as well as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us

getting 75 or 80% is better than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a

relief to not have to do more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them

updated! To me, it is well worth the percentage they take on contingency, just

to lose the stress. According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle

these cases in this region (Iowa)

and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a

hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three that are left simply

have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!!

For the record, my dd is high functioning academically but not

emotionally or socially or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it

harder I think. She receives in home therapy, social skills training and is on

3 meds. Has no friends or extracirricular activities etc but she is too

" normal " to them! I give up somedays!!!

Anyway, enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much

smoother, it sure seems like noone in the system here is familiar with autism

in general let alone Aspergers so it is an uphill battle.

God Bless and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you!

DeeDee

mom of Aslynne 16, nt,

Elissa

AS, BP, ADHD 14,

Tynan 7 PDD nos, and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are

all my kids!)

Mercaides 4 and Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody

so we have yet to see if their issues are just environmental or more serious

than that)

Jean

<ziggypop13gmail> wrote:

How long did it take from the time you applied for SSI until you

received the first check? I am in the process of applying now and we are so

desperate financially.

Thanks,

On 4/15/07, Sandria

Decker <lphoenixstargmail>

wrote:

Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her

OT suggested this

so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it

helps with the cost

of extra care for Her

On 4/13/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net

> wrote:

's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS

disibility for

who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for

doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting

for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.

I have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I

hope this one does. Have a good day!

Jodi

--

www.youngliving.org/sldecker

keeping family healthy the natural way

with young living essential oils and natural suppliments!!

lilpixierose

a great new group for EOs.

--

Quote of the Day:

" If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will

prevent you from seeing the stars. "

~ Rabindranath Tagore

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[Guest guest]

WOW! We have homes here that rent for

$1200., but they are really nice 3-4 bedroom homes in ritzy areas at that

price. (like 2500-4000 sq. ft.) I pay $725. Our house is probably about 1800

sq.ft, amd is a 4 bedroom. I’m not in the “best” area. The

homes in our subdivision are all 25-30 years old, but it is very safe (people

out walking at night), and not a “bad” area of town.

But! Your resources in California are much much better than here!

We have to look, look, and look again to find what we need for our children,

and most of the time travel 200 miles to get it, to either Nashville or

Birmingham…..

Beth

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of Brittin Kemp

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 9:16

AM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: RE:

Social Security?

Wow that is our limit on SSI and we pay $1200 a month for a 1000 sqft

apartment. It is so frustrating living in California!

Brittin

Beth Layne

<blayneknology (DOT) net> wrote:

Here the salary requirements are according

to how many are in your family. There are 5 in our family. We can make up to

$3600 without affecting the SSI…..For the area we are in, where average

rents are around $700 for a decent house, that’s not so bad at

all…..

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment

[mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ]

On Behalf Of Heidi PoBanz

Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2007

4:21 PM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: Re:

Social Security?

Its up to 2000 a month

Ally Fortney

<afortney74 > wrote:

I'm just curious how much money can u not earn to get SSI? What the

salary requirement?

Heidi PoBanz

<jehphw78 > wrote:

Hi lisa i have a 8 yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I

appilled for it for himone month ago and he is already reciving it

corbin_2000 >

wrote:

, I do not know about when children are younger but I applied for

my dd when she was 12 (when she was correctly diagnosed AS, BP, and ADHD) and

she is 14.5 yrs old now and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per our

lawyer, it will probably be Dec 2007 before we get there. Not to discourage

you, just wanted you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an

attorney a year ago because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was

just a nightmare for me to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter

and PDD nos son as well as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us

getting 75 or 80% is better than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a

relief to not have to do more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them

updated! To me, it is well worth the percentage they take on contingency, just

to lose the stress. According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle

these cases in this region (Iowa)

and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a

hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three that are left simply

have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!!

For the record, my dd is high functioning academically but not

emotionally or socially or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it

harder I think. She receives in home therapy, social skills training and is on

3 meds. Has no friends or extracirricular activities etc but she is too

" normal " to them! I give up somedays!!!

Anyway, enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much

smoother, it sure seems like noone in the system here is familiar with autism

in general let alone Aspergers so it is an uphill battle.

God Bless and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you!

DeeDee

mom of Aslynne 16, nt,

Elissa

AS, BP, ADHD 14,

Tynan 7 PDD nos, and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are

all my kids!)

Mercaides 4 and Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody

so we have yet to see if their issues are just environmental or more serious

than that)

Jean

<ziggypop13gmail> wrote:

How long did it take from the time you applied for SSI until you

received the first check? I am in the process of applying now and we are so

desperate financially.

Thanks,

On 4/15/07, Sandria

Decker <lphoenixstargmail>

wrote:

Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her

OT suggested this

so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it

helps with the cost

of extra care for Her

On 4/13/07, Jeff and Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net

> wrote:

's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS

disibility for

who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for

doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting

for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.

I have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I

hope this one does. Have a good day!

Jodi

--

www.youngliving.org/sldecker

keeping family healthy the natural way

with young living essential oils and natural suppliments!!

lilpixierose

a great new group for EOs.

--

Quote of the Day:

" If you cry because the sun has gone out of your life, your tears will

prevent you from seeing the stars. "

~ Rabindranath Tagore

Ahhh...imagining that irresistible " new car " smell?

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cars at Autos.

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[Guest guest]

Before taxes. I called all of the boys’

doctors and got all of their records ahead of time, and took them with me to

the appointment along with school records, my work records showing how much

time I had to take off to get them to appointments, etc to show the hardship of

being able to work a full time job, daycare records, including the ones they

couldn’t function in to do aftercare programs (got letters from them

stating what type of things they did to keep them from being able to stay

enrolled) and anything else I could find. They still had to get all the records

from the places themselves, but it did dramatically speed up the process that

they already had records in hand to evaluate. Then I called all of those

offices and let them know what I was doing and asked them to please send the

boys’ records as soon as possible when SSI contacts them. All were very

cooperative in helping me get it. Call the SSI number in your area to make an

appt. If you know you are going to have a long wait for an appointment, go

ahead and make it, then collect the records, so you’ll have them all by

the appt time….

Beth

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of mike and tammy

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 6:38

AM

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: Re:

Social Security?

Is that 3600 before taxes or after taxes. I have a 7 Y/O son

who has ppd nos and cod we travel 2and 1/2 hours to one doctor and go to a

neuropsyhologist where we live. We recently statred having a lot of trouble at

his school so Im assuming that this is also going to be a long haul. Also how

do you go about signing him up for ss benifits? Thank you

Re:

Social Security?

Its up to

2000 a month

Ally Fortney

<afortney74 > wrote:

I'm just curious

how much money can u not earn to get SSI? What the salary requirement?

Heidi PoBanz

<jehphw78 > wrote:

Hi lisa i have a 8

yea old boy with as,ocd,and adhd. I appilled for it for himone

month ago and he is already reciving it

corbin_2000 >

wrote:

, I do not

know about when children are younger but I applied for my dd when she was 12

(when she was correctly diagnosed AS, BP, and ADHD) and she is 14.5 yrs old now

and we are waiting for the appeal to go to court. Per our lawyer, it will

probably be Dec 2007 before we get there. Not to discourage you, just wanted

you to know, it can be a long haul. I had to get an attorney a year ago

because all the paperwork and jumping through hoops was just a nightmare for me

to keep up with while dealing with her, my nt daughter and PDD nos son as well

as life! I was leery but as my Aunt pointed out, us getting 75 or 80% is better

than the nothing we have now!!! It has been such a relief to not have to do

more than sign auths for the attorney and keep them updated! To me, it is well

worth the percentage they take on contingency, just to lose the stress.

According to our attorney, there were 7 judges that handle these cases in this

region (Iowa)

and 2 have already retired and two more are going to this year and there is a

hiring freeze in that area so no new judges, the three that are left simply

have to do the work of 7!!! UGGHHHH!!!!

For the

record, my dd is high functioning academically but not emotionally or socially

or for doing things for herself etc. That makes it harder I think. She receives

in home therapy, social skills training and is on 3 meds. Has no friends or

extracirricular activities etc but she is too " normal " to them! I

give up somedays!!!

Anyway,

enough venting for myself, I hope yours goes much smoother, it sure seems like

noone in the system here is familiar with autism in general let alone Aspergers

so it is an uphill battle.

God Bless and Good luck, I am sure it will go better for you!

DeeDee

mom of Aslynne 16,

nt,

Elissa AS, BP, ADHD 14,

Tynan 7 PDD nos,

and stepmom of (not that that matters to me, they are all my kids!)

Mercaides 4 and

Seth 3 (their mom has habits and we are getting custody so we have yet to see

if their issues are just environmental or more serious than that)

Jean

<ziggypop13gmail> wrote:

How long did it

take from the time you applied for SSI until you received the first check? I am

in the process of applying now and we are so desperate financially.

Thanks,

On 4/15/07, Sandria Decker

<lphoenixstargmail>

wrote:

Hello my daughter is 2 and diagnosed with autism her OT suggested this

so I did and she was awarded SSI last month. Yes it helps with the cost

of extra care for Her

On 4/13/07, Jeff and

Jodi <jjkgardeniersbcglobal (DOT) net

> wrote:

's speech theripist suggested that I apply for SS disibility for

who is four and diagnosed with Aspergers. Would help pay for

doctors etc. Have any of you done this? I just called and waiting

for two weeks for paperwork to arrive in mail to apply.

I have posted a few posts on this board that never went through. I

hope this one does. Have a good day!

Jodi

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[Guest guest]

Both my kids get SSI and the limit is $2000. We are

in Los Angeles and the rent for a two bedroom duplex

is almost $1100 and I have been here since August of

1998 when it was $740.

Now the apartments in my area are going for 1200- 1400

for one bedroom, so looks like we will be staying here

indefinitely.

There is a group called ssi4kids that has data

in the files for families that I found helpful, even

though my kids have been on SSI since late 90s.

Bonnie Sayers

http://autismspectrumdisorders.bellaonline.com

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--- Beth Layne <blayne@...> wrote:

> Yes, per month. I'm in northern Alabama, in

> Huntsville..

>

>

>

> Beth

>

>

>

> _____

>

> From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf

> Of Ally Fortney

> Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 4:00 PM

> Autism and Aspergers Treatment

> Subject: RE: Social Security?

>

>

>

> Your talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a

> house is cheap what

> state are u in. I pay triple that in FL

>

>

[Guest guest]

wow ,

that is a lot of rent.

here in pa the income limit is 2100 after that u get an adjuseted amount.

i live in a 5 bedroom house and pay 575 (it is lower cuz it is owned by a church)

butnormal rent for a 3 bedroom house is like 6 or 7 hundred

pa needs more life here maybe you can move cheaper rent

but all kidding aside even with rent being 575 and i getting the full amount for both of my boys i am still not able to pay bills and almost evey months i am over drawn at the bank for no funds it sucks cuz u get this to help your kids then wlefare takes away other help .it is hard to find a job that can let u have the hours u can work so u cant seem to get out of the situation.the money for the ssi was to help with the things that i need for my my sonsand well they do need a house and electric and so forth so it goes to that and after everything gets paid(well not everything ) there isnt any money left for the xtra that may help(weighted blanket,omega fatty acid stuff memberships tothings that can help them

it is crazy vickie

RE: Social Security?> > > > Your talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a> house is cheap what> state are u in. I pay triple that in FL> >

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[Guest guest]

i hope you are right we just started the first appeal the only reason

was the house

>

> Thats not true we own our home and it doesn't affect his SSI .

There are

> income limits and there are resource limits. There is also a

program some

> states call it a waivor some call it Beckett after the

family that

> started it, that lets you get the medical card benifits (medicaid)

without

> getting any cash this is for higher income families that have a

child with

> a disability that would warrant more intense care if they were

unable to

> care for them at home. Always apply and if you get turned down

appeal

> always

>

> ----- Original Message -----

> From: " valet_4u " <valet_4u@...>

> > if you own a home they will not get SSI

> >

>

[Guest guest]

In California, that is not true. You can own a home, and they don't count it as part of your assets if you are living in it. I believe every state is a bit different.

-

On 5/5/07, valet_4u <valet_4u@...> wrote:

if you own a home they will not get SSI-- In Autism and Aspergers Treatment , Kernan <rainysnana@...> wrote:>> I was told by the last SSI intake that you have to> demonstrate a financial need to receive it, they> didn't tell me income limits. I do know that your> assets will also count against you with the exception

> of the home you are living in and up to $6000 on a> vehicle. > > > Kernan> -- Quote of the Day:

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[Guest guest]

The amount ssi depends on how many you

have in the family, what your income is, etc…I know what were are

allowed went up pretty dramatically after I had my daughter eight months

ago….

From: Autism and Aspergers Treatment

[mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On

Behalf Of vickie

Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 10:09

AM

To:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: Re:

Social Security?

wow ,

that is a lot of rent.

here in pa the income limit is 2100 after that u get an adjuseted

amount.

i live in a 5 bedroom house and pay 575 (it is lower

cuz it is owned by a church)

butnormal rent for a 3 bedroom house is like 6 or 7 hundred

pa needs more life here maybe you can move cheaper rent

but all kidding aside even with rent being 575 and i getting the

full amount for both of my boys i am still not able to pay bills and almost

evey months i am over drawn at the bank for no funds it sucks cuz u get this to

help your kids then wlefare takes away other help .it is hard to find a

job that can let u have the hours u can work so u cant seem to get out of the

situation.the money for the ssi was to help with the things that i need

for my my sonsand well they do need a house and electric and so forth so it

goes to that and after everything gets paid(well not everything ) there isnt

any money left for the xtra that may help(weighted blanket,omega fatty acid

stuff memberships tothings that can help them

it is crazy

vickie

RE: Social Security?

>

>

>

> Your talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a

> house is cheap what

> state are u in. I pay triple that in FL

>

>

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[Guest guest]

I know several here on SSI that own their

own home……

From:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment [mailto:Autism and Aspergers Treatment ] On Behalf Of valet_4u

Sent: Saturday, May 05, 2007 11:34

PM

To:

Autism and Aspergers Treatment

Subject: Re:

Social Security?

if you own a home they will not get SSI

-- In Autism and Aspergers Treatment ,

Kernan <rainysnana@...>

wrote:

>

> I was told by the last SSI intake that you have to

> demonstrate a financial need to receive it, they

> didn't tell me income limits. I do know that your

> assets will also count against you with the exception

> of the home you are living in and up to $6000 on a

> vehicle.

>

>

> Kernan

>

[Guest guest]

Here is a SSI Screening Tool that you can use (they don't keep the information >> Beth, > > I live in Florida and my son is on the Med Waiver. When I applied for SSI, > I was turned down due to income (child support). Is there something I'm > missing? I went to the appointment, filled out a book of information and after > the myriad of questions, when they asked for household income, they turned me > down. I thought they would give it based on the autism diagnosis.....help!!> > Sylvia> > > > ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.>

[Guest guest]

I'm sorry but you're wrong. I owned a home and got SSI

for not only myself, but my other son as well. It is

your living space and you can get SSI if you own and

home and live in it. There may be a limit as to how

much equity you have in it to qualify. Just like in a

vehicle.

Kernan

Posted by: " valet_4u " valet_4u@... valet_4u

Mon May 7, 2007 9:35 pm (PST)

if you own a home they will not get SSI

[Guest guest]

Our rent is $800 for 4 bed 2.5 baths, for a townhouse.

Most rents here are over $1200 and homes rents for

even more. We're north of Salt Lake City. So we stay

where we're at as a larger home isn't affordable.

Kernan

[Guest guest]

Here in San Diego, it is around 1300 for a one bedroom apartment. We were paying 3400 a month on a mortgage, and got the best deal after we sold our house - we have a 4 bedroom for 1850/mo.vickie <blackfoot124@...> wrote: wow , that is a lot of rent. here in pa the income limit is 2100 after that u get an adjuseted amount. i live in a 5 bedroom house and pay 575 (it

is lower cuz it is owned by a church) butnormal rent for a 3 bedroom house is like 6 or 7 hundred pa needs more life here maybe you can move cheaper rent but all kidding aside even with rent being 575 and i getting the full amount for both of my boys i am still not able to pay bills and almost evey months i am over drawn at the bank for no funds it sucks cuz u get this to help your kids then wlefare takes away other help .it is hard to find a job that can let u have the hours u can work so u cant seem to get out of the situation.the money for the ssi was to help with the things that i need for my my sonsand well they do need a house and electric and so forth so it goes to that and after everything gets paid(well not everything ) there isnt any money left for the xtra that may help(weighted blanket,omega fatty acid stuff memberships tothings that can help them it is

crazy vickie RE:

Social Security?> > > > Your talking about 3600.00 a month right? 700 for a> house is cheap what> state are u in. I pay triple that in FL> > Ahhh...imagining that irresistible "new car" smell?Check out new cars at Autos. Message to those affected with autismNever change. We love you just as you are. We will teach you our communication style in the best way we know how. We want to learn how to communicate in your style too. Please teach us. When we achieve this goal, we can find the perfect balance of coexisting in this world, accepting

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[Guest guest]

You can own a home and get SSI. The home you live in doesn't count against you. However if you own a home that you do not live in, then they consider that a money maker and you will not get SSI.See what's free at AOL.com.

[Guest guest]

Tell me that the $450 is per week or fortnight. I can't imagine rent that

cheap for a month. After converting Australian $ to US$ I came up with

about US $1100 as the cheapest we could expect to pay around here. Most

houses are AU $350- 450 per week [uS $ 280-350]. To get anything under AU

$250 [uS $ 200] means you either have had a miracle happen or you're living

in your parent's garage.

-------Original Message-------

From: MAMI24ANGELS@...

Date: 8/05/2007 2:38:50 PM

My rent is 450 I couldn't afford anything any higher!

[Guest guest]

You're all so lucky.... when I first moved to RI my one bedroom apartment in a complex (NOT fancy, near the ghetto) was $900 a month. We rent a 3 br house about 6-7 miles outside the city and are paying $1300 for rent. From what I hear, SSI doesn't pay any attention to the cost of living in your area so even though we're broke on 80K/yr combined simply to have electricity, heat & hot water (which can be up to $600 a month in the winter and it's never above 62 inside), and a roof over our heads, we still need to apply for Beckett because we make " too much money. " I really wish we could move!!!

PS- finally got our diagnosis- PDDNOS. That Beckett paperwork is a KILLER! It's like the " how bad off is your kid? " game. It's depressing to prove that our somewhat high functioning kid requires " an institutional level of care. "

On 5/6/07, MAMI24ANGELS@... <MAMI24ANGELS@...> wrote:

my rent is 450 i couldn't afford anything any higher!

See what's free at AOL.com.

-- Don't Breed, Don't Buy, Adopt!www.avianwelfare.org

[Guest guest]

, what is the katie beckett paperwork ? I ahve a 7 y/o son who was just diagnosed with ppdnos too. I am just starting to try for ssi but have been told we probably make to much also? Thanks Tammy

Re: Social Security?

You're all so lucky.... when I first moved to RI my one bedroom apartment in a complex (NOT fancy, near the ghetto) was $900 a month. We rent a 3 br house about 6-7 miles outside the city and are paying $1300 for rent. From what I hear, SSI doesn't pay any attention to the cost of living in your area so even though we're broke on 80K/yr combined simply to have electricity, heat & hot water (which can be up to $600 a month in the winter and it's never above 62 inside), and a roof over our heads, we still need to apply for Beckett because we make "too much money." I really wish we could move!!!

PS- finally got our diagnosis- PDDNOS. That Beckett paperwork is a KILLER! It's like the "how bad off is your kid?" game. It's depressing to prove that our somewhat high functioning kid requires "an institutional level of care."

On 5/6/07, MAMI24ANGELSaol <MAMI24ANGELSaol> wrote:

my rent is 450 i couldn't afford anything any higher!

See what's free at AOL.com. -- Don't Breed, Don't Buy, Adopt!www.avianwelfare.org

[Guest guest]

well i am in pa and depending on what location u r in and what type of house it is is what u get for rent i live in a 5 bedroom house owned by a church in a nicer part of town but not the rich part of town my rent is 575. but i know in another town to look for anything 575 or less is next to impossible and that is for a 3 bedroom house.it just goe by location what towns are cheapoest tax wise and rent wise the cheaper ones here r usually the poorer communitiesb the more exepensive is the risher neighborhoods.but to find any of this u got to look and look and look and some times just luck into it

Re: Social Security?

Tell me that the $450 is per week or fortnight. I can't imagine rent thatcheap for a month. After converting Australian $ to US$ I came up withabout US $1100 as the cheapest we could expect to pay around here. Mosthouses are AU $350- 450 per week [uS $ 280-350]. To get anything under AU$250 [uS $ 200] means you either have had a miracle happen or you're livingin your parent's garage.-------Original Message----- -- From: MAMI24ANGELS@ aol.com Date: 8/05/2007 2:38:50 PM My rent is 450 I couldn't afford anything any higher!

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[Guest guest]

HI my rent is 750 in the state of utah Riley <klriley@...> wrote: Tell me that the $450 is per week or fortnight. I can't imagine rent thatcheap for a month. After converting Australian $ to US$ I came up withabout US $1100 as the cheapest we could expect to pay around here. Mosthouses are AU $350- 450 per week [uS $ 280-350]. To get anything under AU$250 [uS $ 200] means you either have had a miracle happen or you're livingin your parent's garage.-------Original

Message------- From: MAMI24ANGELSaol Date: 8/05/2007 2:38:50 PM My rent is 450 I couldn't afford anything any higher!

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