Expanding Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income Based on Childhood Disability: The Zebley Decision.

Ford, Martha E.; Schwamm, Jeffrey B.

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ERIC Number: EJ449015

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1992

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Expanding Eligibility for Supplemental Security Income Based on Childhood Disability: The Zebley Decision.

Ford, Martha E.; Schwamm, Jeffrey B.

Child Welfare, v71 n4 p307-18 Jul-Aug 1992

Reviews the Sullivan versus Zebley decision concerning eligibility for Supplemental Security Income benefits based on childhood disability and the Social Security Administration's response to the decision. Presents new regulations for determining childhood disability and discusses implications for child advocates, service providers, and social work advocates. (BB)

Descriptors: Children, Court Litigation, Disabilities, Eligibility, Federal Courts, Federal Legislation, Federal Programs, Federal Regulation, Social Services

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Legal/Legislative/Regulatory Materials

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Language: English

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