RS 00208.070 Development for Disabled Child Prior to Age 16 Procedure

Follow the instructions below to develop a claim for a disabled child prior to age 16.

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Have a parent of the claimant complete a Form SSA-3368, Disability Report — Adult.
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Prepare a folder for the disability material on the child.
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Forward the folder to the Disability Determination Services (DDS) of the State in which the child resides.
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Notify the Processing Center (PC) on a report of contact that a childhood disability determination is pending. For procedures on childhood disability development, see RS 00203.085B.
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Explain to the parent that their benefits will terminate if the child attains age 16 before we make the disability determination.
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If other claimants are simultaneously filing, process the disability claims as a delayed claim.

RS 00208.070 - Development for Disabled Child Prior to Age 16 Procedure - 09/08/2023
Batch run: 09/08/2023
Rev:09/08/2023

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