When you apply for SSI benefits for your child, SSI will ask for detailed medical information about the child's condition, and how these medical issues affect your child's daily life. You must give permission for the agency to speak with anyone who may have information about your child's condition, including teachers, doctors, and therapists. Collecting and presenting your child's medical records will also help in reaching a final decision about eligibility. If you need assistance with SSI for your child, contact a skilled SSI attorney. A child may qualify for SSI benefits if the child lives in the home, or attends school away from home but can claim the home as his or her primary residence. If the child resides in a medical facility, where health insurance covers the cost of care, SSI payments are capped at a lower monthly payment, which may vary by state.