Though SSI is generally intended for adults and families with lower incomes or disabilities (including blindness), SSI for children also exists. Those individuals who are under the age of 18 or who are under the age of 22 and regularly attend school (such as a college or university) are considered children by the SSA. In order to receive SSI benefits, the child must be disabled or blind. Oftentimes, the parents' income is considered and taken into account when determining the amount of benefits that an individual child can claim. Children may also be eligible to receive Medicaid to help pay for medical expenses.