{"id":120585,"date":"2025-05-21T13:07:27","date_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:07:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-child-with-an-iep-get-social-security\/"},"modified":"2025-05-21T13:07:27","modified_gmt":"2025-05-21T13:07:27","slug":"can-a-child-with-an-iep-get-social-security","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/namso-gen.co\/blog\/can-a-child-with-an-iep-get-social-security\/","title":{"rendered":"Can a child with an IEP get social security?"},"content":{"rendered":"

**The answer is yes, a child with an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) may be eligible for Social Security benefits. However, eligibility for these benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis and depends on various factors.**<\/p>\n

Children with disabilities may qualify for Social Security benefits if they have a physical or mental condition that severely limits their activities and is expected to last at least one year or result in death. The Social Security Administration (SSA) offers two types of benefits for children: Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). SSI is based on financial need, while SSDI is based on the disabled individual’s work history. Here are some frequently asked questions about children with IEPs and Social Security benefits:<\/p>\n

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