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Miscellaneous Children's SSI Issues

This Miscellaneous Children's SSI Issues section contains information on other areas of Children's SSI.

ARTICLES

GAO Reviews SSI Kids Program
The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has begun a preliminary review of the SSI Children’s program. In testimony before the Congressional Subcommittee on Human Resources and Committee on Ways and Means, the GAO stated that its work in this area is ongoing and offered no recommendations at this point. Read More

Childhood Poverty Affects Neurobiology
In May 2009, we reported on a Cornell University study showing that chronic stress from growing up in poverty can physiologically impact children's brains, impairing their working memory and diminishing their ability to develop language, reading and problem-solving skills. Read More

Foster Care Youth Can Apply for SSI Early
Effective January 13, 2010, SSA may accept an SSI application from a disabled youth in foster care up to 90 days before federal foster care payments are expected to end. Read More






NEWSLETTERS

Disability Law News - March 2012 Issue
The Disability Law News is a quarterly newsletter published for DAP advocates. This issue will look at the final regulations issued by the Social Security Administration on treating physician and representative conduct. Additional articles discuss regulations on electronic filing requirements and vision listing proposed changes. Also in this issue you will find articles on recent Court Decisions, and Administrative Decisions. Read More