Your Child in the Hospital
Supplemental Security Income
SSI is an entitlement program of the federal government that is based on family income and administered by the Social Security Administration. Recipients must be blind or disabled and have a low family income and few assets. If you think your child might qualify for SSI, contact your nearest field office.
In addition, if you need legal help appealing a denial for SSI, there is a professional organization of attorneys and paralegals called the National Organization for Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). NOSSCR can refer you to a member in your geographic location. You can contact NOSSCR by phone at (800) 431-2804, or online at www.nosscr.org.
Table of Contents
All Guides- Introduction
- 1. Before You Go
- 2. The Emergency Room
- 3. Preparing Your Child
- 4. The Facilities
- 5. The Staff
- 6. Communicating with Doctors
- 7. Common Procedures
- 8. Surgery
- 9. Pain Management
- 10. Family and Friends. What to Say
- 11. Family and Friends. How to Help
- 12. Feelings and Behavior
- 13. Siblings
- 14. Long-Term Illness or Injury
- 15. School
- 16. Medical and Financial Records
- 17. Insurance
- 18. Sources of Financial Help
- 19. Looking Back
- My Hospital Journal
- Packing List
- Resources
- Contributors
- About the Author