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Originally Posted by mkjn1999  My son is 8 years old and is disabled. He qualifies for state benefits, like SSI and IHSS, because he is disabled . . . but we don't qualifiy because my husband has a job and his income excludes us from benefits . |
Same reason anyone else with a certain income doesn't get benefits -- because your family doesn't qualify.
If your son is 8 years old, he should be eligible for a ton of school-oriented assistance from your city or county, which has nothing to do with your income. Does he have an IEP? If he's at school, why not get a job during those hours? If nothing else, a lot of schools hire aides during the day, which would give you the same hours. McDonald's, WalMart, 24 hour stores also might be options for you.