What is an endocrinologist? An endocrinologist is a specially trained doctor who can diagnose and treat diseases that affect your glands, hormones and your endocrine system. The pancreas is part of the endocrine system, and insulin is one of the central hormones the body needs to function properly.
Social Security tells payees to spend a childâs SSI on the childâs âcurrent maintenance,â which includes things like food, shelter, clothing, medical care, and personal care items. First, you should use the money to make sure your child has food and shelter.our childâs SSI payment amount will vary depending on the state you live in and whether your child has any countable income, but the federal base rate for 2015 is $733/month. (Read Nolo's article on how much SSI pays for more information.).
Note that children who apply for benefits based on their own disability are eligible only for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), not Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Because SSI, unlike SSDI, is a needs-based program, Social Security will take the childâs household income into account in determining whether the child is eligible for benefits.