Adults with OCNDS Information & Resources

Applying for Social Security Income and More Considerations

General info on SSI: www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/

SSI for those aged 18-64: www.ssa.gov/benefits/ssi/adults.html

SSI with an ABLE Account: www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-able.html

SSI & Living Arrangements: www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-living-arrangements.htm

SS Retirement Benefits for Adult Disabled Children: www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10085.pdf

What You Need To Know About Your Supplemental Security Income (SSI) When You Turn 18:

www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-0511005.pdf?clid=IwAR0QotS6YC54a-is8qPYznaGcrc7SOx9yPGYybR3usaIVRPIFPUqmstJe6I

How Social Security Can Help You When a Family Member Dies:

https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10008.pdf

Social Security Survivor Benefits: ssa.gov/benefits/survivors/

Guardianship vs. Conservator

https://www.legalzoom.com/articles/conservatorship-vs-guardianship

Can vary state to state. Be sure to look at each state for specifics.



Financial Planning

Review the websites below to help with making decisions about ABLE Accounts and Special

Needs Trusts

Social Security Info: www.ssa.gov/ssi/spotlights/spot-able.html

IRS Info: www.irs.gov/government-entities/federal-state-local-governments/able-accounts-tax-benefit-for-people-with-disabilities

Directory of State ABLE Account Programs: www.specialneedsanswers.com/able-accounts

ABLE National Resource Center: www.ablenrc.org/