Disability for preemies

I was told that my daughter can get disability for being 5 weeks early is this true?

I don't see why she would   My son was 4 weeks early and isn't on anything. Is she actually disabled?

does she have a disability that warrants giving her money? Like medical bills or anything? I think it has to be a chronic condition, so idk...maybe?

Yes they can get SSI...not SSD (social security disability)...social security income. Most preemie parents do not even know about that. Just apply for it mama.

Quoting Dr. Suck&Fuck 5STAR Slut:“ Yes they can get SSI...not SSD (social security disability)...social security income. Most preemie parents do not even know about that. Just apply for it mama.”

 
my daughter is also 5 weeks early!!!
how do you go about applying for this?

OT but you can get SSI for your kids being ADHD? 

From what I read online the baby has to be under 2lbs 10oz to get the SSI.
Not completely sure though.

Quoting H♥D:“ From what I read online the baby has to be under 2lbs 10oz to get the SSI. Not completely sure though.”

that's what i saw also.. but im still going to call and ask

Quoting *Klever Glitter*{TKOM}:“ that's what i saw also.. but im still going to call and ask”

Yeah, no harm in it. Lol.
I wonder how long you have to apply.....Hmmm

I get disability for my son from being premature. They gave me a lump sum from the day he was born and from now on I get like $647/month.

He's also on oxygen, sees TONS of specialist, and has a feeding tube.

Quoting H♥D:“ Yeah, no harm in it. Lol. I wonder how long you have to apply.....Hmmm”

1800-772-1213
i did try to call today, but they are closed

From their handbook:


Following are some conditions that may qualify:
•HIV infection;
•Total blindness;
•Total deafness;
•Cerebral palsy;
•Down syndrome;
•Muscular dystrophy;
•Severe mental retardation (child age 7 or older); and
•Birth weight below 2 pounds, 10 ounces.
Once your child starts receiving SSI, the law requires that we review your child’s medical condition from time to time to verify that he or she is still disabled. This review must be done:
•At least every three years for children younger than age 18 whose conditions are expected to improve;
•By age 1 for babies who are getting SSI payments because of their low birth weight, unless we determine their medical condition is not expected to improve by their first birthday and we schedule the review for a later date.
We may perform a disability review even if your child’s condition is not expected to improve. When we do a review, you must present evidence that your child is and has been receiving treatment that is considered medically necessary for your child’s medical condition.

actually ignore me last comment. i just read some more and its automatic qulification if you premie is 2lb 10oz or under. otherwise it can take up to 2-4 months to qualify

Quoting Gavins_Mommy:“ actually ignore me last comment. i just read some more and its automatic qulification if you premie is 2lb 10oz or under. otherwise it can take up to 2-4 months to qualify”

 
ya i saw the 2lbs 10oz thing also..
but i was still going to call and ask about it..
but that's good you looked more into it!!
Thanks!

Yea we didnt get it becaues my little man was a little too big for it when he was born at 28 weeks.