Complete timeline and checklist for preparing for the SSI age-18 redetermination. Covers what to gather, when to start, and every step from 12 months out to appeal.
When your child turns 18, Social Security reviews their case under adult disability rules — and roughly 1 in 3 young adults lose their benefits. This checklist breaks the entire process into a 12-month countdown so nothing falls through the cracks. It covers medical documentation, school records, functional evidence, appointment scheduling, and what to do after the decision. Print it, check things off, and bring it to every appointment.
1. Download the PDF using the button on this page.
2. Print the template or open it in a PDF editor to fill in digitally.
3. Prepare by filling in your child's information and your concerns before the meeting.
4. Bring it to the IEP meeting along with any supporting documents.