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Originally Posted by ciytkittynh
I am again looking for ideas. I too have an autistic child who 10 years old she also has adhd,low muscle tone and anxiety. She was just been approved for SSI. She is going to receive back pay and I have to put it into the dedicated account. OK that that is great it's hers OK but they say I can use it only for nursing care, school, .personal needs (not food,clothes,or utilities or therapy or rehabilitation assistance , OK well she is 10 and autism camp is great idea! she doesn't need nurses or wheelchairs etc. so how can I use this money to benefit her?? Any ideas? I wish I could use it to get her school clothes and things. And I too need my car fixed but have no idea what I can and cannot do. The list is not very clear and social security is not helpful.
Anyone know how to use this money? She does has violent fits and destroyed furniture can this be used for this? Please tell me how to use this?How did others use it? Help!!This is not ssdi or adult ssi.  |
Hi again:
I just looked into this further. Found this:
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The past–due payments will be deposited directly into that "dedicated account", and the use of these funds is restricted.
You can use the money only for the following expenses:
medical treatment; and education or job skills training.
We also allow the following expenses, if they benefit the child and are related to the child's impairment:
personal needs or assistance (e.g., in–home nursing care needed);
special equipment;
housing modification;
therapy or rehabilitation; or
other items or services approved by your local Social Security office, like legal fees incurred by the child in establishing a claim for disabled child's benefits.
You may not use these monies for basic monthly maintenance costs such as food, clothing, or shelter.
You should use the regular monthly benefit for the child's food, clothing, or shelter.
If there are any questions on use of the funds, contact your local Social Security office.
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So I gather that there are specific rules for BACK PAY, that are separate from the monthly money you will receiving on her behalf. The monthly check can be used for clothes, food, etc. The back-pay can only be used for (what was indicated). Sounds stupid to me, and maybe you can get better answers from people on this forum who have been there and done that.
I wish you the best of luck
Melody