Do adults with autism qualify for SSI?

This disorder is included in the Social Security Administration’s Blue Book of qualifying conditions under Section 12.10, Mental Disorders. Most adults with autism spectrum disorder will not qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).

The SSA administers two disability programs through which individuals who have been diagnosed with autism may qualify: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – this program is generally only available to adult, disabled workers who meet both the medical and technical eligibility requirements.

How does an adult with autism qualify for SSI?

If you do not qualify as an adult disabled child, you will need to apply for Supplemental Security Income. In order to receive SSI benefits for autism spectrum disorder, an applicant must have limited income and resources and must be able to show that the symptoms are severe enough to limit the ability to work for pay.

Can a child receive Social Security as an adult?

To receive this benefit, the child must have a parent who is receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits, or must have died and worked enough to qualify for Social Security. Children who receive SSDI as a minor will continue to receive benefits as a disabled adult “child” as long as they meed the disability rules for adults.

Can a disabled adult collect Social Security benefits?

If your adult child is disabled and can’t do any significant amount work, he or she may be able to collect Social Security child benefits or SSI disability benefits. By Melissa Linebaugh, Contributing Author

How much does it cost to have an adult child on SSI?

When a family allows their adult child, who is an SSI recipient, to continue to reside in their home for free, it is considered in-kind income, which generally reduces an SSI recipient’s monthly cash benefit by one-third of the Federal Benefit Rate ($733.00 in 2015). Currently, this would result in a reduction of approximately $244.00 per month.