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" I never knew having a kid with LD would be so expensive! "

Sooner or later, every parent at least thinks it. While many schools

offer services to students with LD, most kids need outside help at

some point in their lives -- be it assessment, tutoring, schooling,

coaching, or therapy. Most services for kids with LD aren't covered by

traditional health insurance, and there's little financial aid

available for education before college.

There are some programs available to make a small dent in expenses, if

you're willing to take to time to plan and follow through with the

paperwork.

Check out the following options and see if any fit your own situation.

Health Insurance Coverage Many health insurance policies do cover

AD/HD assessment and psychological assessment and treatment. Each

insurer is different, and coverage can vary even among different

policy types. To be certain, call your insurance carrier to clarify.

If your child isn't insured, check out the Healthy Kids Insurance

Programs, subsidized by the federal and state governments.Eligibility,

coverage, and information is listed by state. Supplemental Security

Income (SSI)

SSI is a government program that pays benefits to disabled children

who come from families with low incomes. SSI eligibility is determined

by your local Social Security Office and a state Disability

Determination Service.

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