Re: Is ADHD considered a disability?

[Guest guest]

>

> Hence, the question: Is ADHD considered a

> disability or should we push that the pdoc add in the Aspergers diagnosis?

I think if he has an IEP or 504 in school that that covers him under 504, that

is, he has been determined by the school under the 504 laws to be disabled? I

think that even if the insurance company will take a note from his doctor, that

you want to get him declared disabled with social security so he has medical

insurance no matter what happens. Actually, if he can get disability under SSI,

he probably wants to get that insurance, not your husband's. I have a blind

husband covered on SSI, but haven't been through it yet with my 14yo aspie, so

I'm not sure. But, I would definitely maybe visit social security (don't

call--go in person) and see what the scoop is.

Ruth

[Guest guest]

I would contact a special needs lawyer. SSI is not easy to get.

ADHD would be considered a LD not a disability. People with average

intelligence are not considered disabled unless there are emotional

problems. Even AS is not a disability unless you can prove it impacts your

ability to be independent and function. A nuerologist or psychitrist would

provide that documentation.

Thru a lawyer a parent may have a child declared a dependent

and perhaps this will work.

I'm not an expert but we helped our BP relative get insurance and

it was not easy and he was clearly unable to work for many many

years.

Pam

[Guest guest]

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> I would contact a special needs lawyer. SSI is not easy to get.

This all depends on whether you clearly fit their criteria or not. My husband

had a very easy time. He simply filled out the paperwork, had his doctor fill

out his paperwork, and that was it. But that was because he clearly met their

criteria for disability due to blindness.

Your first step would be to go in, in person, and find out what their criteria

might be and how far off into the gray area you are. They won't tell you

anything over the phone, or I should say, they'll tell you anything. Just like

you have to ask for school evaluations in writing, you have to go visit social

security in person LOL.

Ruth

[Guest guest]

Thanks for the info, it may not be knowledge I can use but may help someone else in this situation.

Lori

From: r_woman2 <me2ruth@...>Subject: ( ) Re: Is ADHD considered a disability? Date: Wednesday, April 15, 2009, 7:35 PM

>> I would contact a special needs lawyer. SSI is not easy to get.This all depends on whether you clearly fit their criteria or not. My husband had a very easy time. He simply filled out the paperwork, had his doctor fill out his paperwork, and that was it. But that was because he clearly met their criteria for disability due to blindness. Your first step would be to go in, in person, and find out what their criteria might be and how far off into the gray area you are. They won't tell you anything over the phone, or I should say, they'll tell you anything. Just like you have to ask for school evaluations in writing, you have to go visit social

security in person LOL.Ruth------------------------------------

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Is the " something he couldn't read " the Aspergers dx? ADHD won't qualify. Are

you sure he can't take a full load at college? He could take some easier,

no-brainer type courses to try to fill in the extra hours he needs to be

full-time. Just a thought.

>

> O.K., I know part of this is due to the fact that I just had surgery less

> than a week ago and am feeling rather cranky and irritated. Please bear

> with me as I ask this since I feel I know, or should know, the answer to

>

[Guest guest]

Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Ugh!

This just reinforces my frustration with his father. I told his dad two

years ago that I was concerned about what would happen once Tyler graduated

from high school as I knew how important it was for him to be able to remain on

his dad’s health insurance due to the high cost of his meds, etc. Tyler

is very intelligent and wants to go to college. I have no doubt that he

can be successful but also know that there may be semesters where he cannot

take a full load (12 hours) and be successful. I told his dad that one of

the things he should probably do is see an attorney to see if he needed to go

the route of becoming Tyler’s conservator (I don’t think this is

correct terminology but I am either having a senior moment or still foggy from

anesthesia!). He called an attorney’s office and the office person

said she didn’t think he needed to do this (for the love of Pete this was

a receptionist not an attorney!!!). AAARRRGGHHHH!! Can you tell I am

a little frustrated?? We don’t really want SSI for him as we don’t

think he needs it. We just want him to be able to stay on his dad’s

insurance as long as needed. This is just so typical of his dad (and one

of the major reasons we got a divorce). And, now his stupidity or refusal

to take care of business has led to this scramble at the last minute to try to

get the documentation required by his insurance company. And, of course,

he wants his emergency to become my emergency as usual. GRUMBLE, GRUMBLE,

GRUMBLE… Sorry, guys, that I am ranting.

Anyway, thanks for the help.

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Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 8:15 PM

Subject: ( ) Re: Is ADHD considered a disability?

Is the " something he couldn't read "

the Aspergers dx? ADHD won't qualify. Are you sure he can't take a full load at

college? He could take some easier, no-brainer type courses to try to fill in

the extra hours he needs to be full-time. Just a thought.

>

> O.K., I know part of this is due to the fact that I just had surgery less

> than a week ago and am feeling rather cranky and irritated. Please bear

> with me as I ask this since I feel I know, or should know, the answer to

>

[Guest guest]

, grumble away, typical how it also is now " your " emergency! Well,

shouldn't say " typical " as there are great dads out there that would have been

checking on it before now, but after raising 3 sons (ages 20 and 24) this just

made me think of it as a " man " thing, LOL. Were you thinking " guardian " for

Tyler? Ask dad (or rather YOU) to check how much an individual policy for Tyler

would be. I didn't get one but recall looking at some online at Blue Cross and

if you were having to get the insurance *because* of this type reason (child

aging out) then...maybe....the pre-existing things carried over okay. Plus

depends on how much coverage is chosen to have (deductibles, etc. too). I

recall others at work saying some individual coverage purchased outside work

(like Blue Cross) was less cost than what they were paying thru group coverage

at work for family.

>

> Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Ugh! This just reinforces my

> frustration with his father. I told his dad two years ago that I was

> concerned about what would happen once Tyler graduated from high school as I

> knew how important it was for him to be able to remain on his dad's

[Guest guest]

He can stay on his dad’s insurance as long as needed if we

get the proper documentation.  My frustration is that his dad has waited until

the last minute and is now panicked.  And, unfortunately, making me panic as

well.  I would like to say, “This is not my problem.  You deal with it.” 

But, my fear is if he gets removed from the policy it will become a major

undertaking to get him put back on.

From:

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Sent: April 15, 2009 09:51 PM

Subject: ( ) Re: Is ADHD considered a disability?

, grumble away, typical how it also is now

" your " emergency! Well, shouldn't say " typical " as there

are great dads out there that would have been checking on it before now, but

after raising 3 sons (ages 20 and 24) this just made me think of it as a

" man " thing, LOL. Were you thinking " guardian " for Tyler?

Ask dad (or rather YOU) to check how much an individual policy for Tyler would

be. I didn't get one but recall looking at some online at Blue Cross and if you

were having to get the insurance *because* of this type reason (child aging

out) then...maybe....the pre-existing things carried over okay. Plus depends on

how much coverage is chosen to have (deductibles, etc. too). I recall others at

work saying some individual coverage purchased outside work (like Blue Cross)

was less cost than what they were paying thru group coverage at work for

family.

>

> Thanks for all your comments and suggestions. Ugh! This just reinforces my

> frustration with his father. I told his dad two years ago that I was

> concerned about what would happen once Tyler graduated from high school as

I

> knew how important it was for him to be able to remain on his dad's