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.).
SSI is a means-tested benefit for disabled people who have limited income and resources. Your adult disabled child may be eligible for SSI if she meets the SSAâs definition of disabled, meets the income and asset limit, and canât get benefits on your Social Security record.ut if your disabled adult child worked enough, he or she could be eligible for SSDI benefits on his or her own record. But unless your adult child worked for a number of years, your child may be able to get a higher benefit amount based on your earnings record (as long as the other requirements are met).