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Date: 01-13-2023
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Jamie Partridge v. Social Security Administration
Case Number: 1:22-cv-01227
Judge: Zia M. Faruqui
Court: United States District Court for the District of Columbia (Washington County)
Plaintiff's Attorney: Stephen F. Shea
Defendant's Attorney: Brittany Johanna Gibliotti and Scott Elliott
Description: Washington, DC social security disability lawyer represented Plaintiff seeking review of the denial of his application for SSID benefits by HHS.
How a Child with Cancer Can Qualify for Social Security Benefits
Having a child diagnosed with cancer or a serious illness is a parent’s worst nightmare. The urgency, complexity, and trauma of a child’s cancer diagnosis are all-consuming. In addition, there may be serious concerns about co-pays, deductibles, non-covered services, and out-of-pocket expenses associated with hospital stays.
There are a number of federal and state resources available to help families with limited income cover extra expenses while their child is sick. If your child qualifies for disability, he or she may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid, even if already covered by another insurance.
When determining SSI eligibility for your child, it is important to ask your child’s oncologist if the cancer qualifies as a “disability” according to the Social Security Administration as soon as possible after the diagnosis or relapse has been confirmed. You may also ask to speak to your hospital social worker to help understand SSI benefits for children and eligibility and to learn about other programs available in your state.
See: https://solvingkidscancer.org/blog/how-a-child-with-cancer-can-qualify-for-social-security-benefits/?gclid=Cj0KCQiAq5meBhCyARIsAJrtdr4_118KbiPpwNpUW-DLlcc8NQGnAyolVDkMVTotKROpUeChBdOkJh4aAhXMEALw_wcB
Outcome: 01/13/2023 19 ORDER granting 18 Unopposed Motion to Remand to Social Security Administration. Signed by Magistrate Judge Zia M. Faruqui on 1/13/2023. (lcia) (Entered: 01/13/2023)
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