To: President Donald Trump
Don't let them take my disabled son's benefits back
Issue an executive directive following the suggestions of the National Council of Disability written to the White House on April 17, 2013:
1. Raise the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) asset limit, currently set at $2,000 since 1989, to $10,000, and index it to inflation going forward.
2. Eliminate asset limits for participants of work incentive programs, as exemplified by Section 1619(b) of the Social Security Act and Medicaid buy-in programs, who are accessing SSI primarily for the purposes of receiving Medicaid benefits rather than utilizing the program for income support.
3. Establish a national Medicaid buy-in program to allow for greater workforce mobility for working people with disabilities who may wish to change jobs across state lines.
To see the complete letter:
http://www.ncd.gov/publications/2013/04182013
Why is this important?
My son Warren, now 22, was born with multiple language and learning disorders. After an hard-won, two-year eligibility battle with the Social Security Administration, they now want to take back the money they paid him. He was 11 cents over one month and 14 cents over another month, yet they want the entire monthly stipend back.
Disabled people are only allowed to have $2,000 in assets to qualify for Supplemental Security Insurance (SSI). This number was established back in 1989. The National Council on Disability has urged President Obama to raise the limit to $10,000 and create ways to help support work and independence. This petition asks President Obama to issue a directive that follows the recommendations of NCD Chairman Jeff Rosen.