Are you familiar with the Supplement for Handicapped Children and the Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care? They are 2 financial assistance programs available to parents who must provide care for a handicapped child or who assume extraordinary responsibilities in administering special care or who must be constantly present with a child. If your child is eligible for the supplement, in 2020, you could receive:
- A monthly payment of $198, if your child meets the requirements of the Supplement for Handicapped Children
- A monthly payment of $995, if your child meets the requirements of Tier 1 of the Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care
- A monthly payment of $663, if your child meets the requirements of Tier 2 of the Supplement for Handicapped Children Requiring Exceptional Care.
See the Handicapped children section on our website to find out about the eligibility requirements.