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SSI Disability Benefits for Children

Supplemental Security Income for Children with Disabilities


Report to Congress of the National Commission on Childhood Disability

October 1995

Washington, D.C.


Preface & Executive Summary

Chapter One: Overview of the Supplemental Security Income Childhood Disability Program

Chapter Two: Profiles of Children Receiving SSI

Chapter Three: The Commission's Deliberations

Chapter Four: Recommendations to Congress

Chapter Five: Alternative Forms of Support

Chapter Six: Health Care Coverage for Children with Disabilities

Chapter Seven: Research for Future Policy Directions

Statements by Commission Members

Appendices 1-3

Appendix 4

Appendices 5-9

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