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Beneficiary's Projected Annual Income
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Salary/Wages
Federal Government Benefits
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Tip!
Government benefit programs such as SSI often provide the core of financial support for individuals whose disabilities prevent them from achieving self-sufficiency. These benefits, designed to cover basic costs such as food, housing and certain medical expenses, can help ease the burden of providing for the lifetime needs of a disabled child. They also open the door to numerous non-cash benefits, such as skills training and housing assistance, which can greatly enhance an individuals quality of life.

But, if your child expects to apply for government benefits, he or she will have to meet the Social Security Administrations stringent asset and income guidelines. If your child has more than $2,000 in assets and/or receives annual income in excess of the limit imposed by SSA whether that income is from employment, pensions, legal settlements or other sources he or she may be ineligible for government programs or receive reduced benefits.