Qualifying children

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

I have children and their father has recently went for a hearing is waiting on a decision. I was told that the kids will qualify for benefits. I have several questions.
How is the amount determined?
What are the rules for the cutoff age to recieve benefits?
Do the children recieve back pay as well?
What steps if any do I need to take to set up their case?
If a child is 18 but still in high school do they qualify, and for how long?

Shelia (not verified)
Thu, 08/25/2016 - 12:20 Permalink

I am wondering if my daughters father receives disability and she gets a check from him because she has his last name. If I change her last name to my last name will she still receive that check from her father's disability??

Bryan

In reply to by Shelia (not verified)

Thu, 08/25/2016 - 16:30 Permalink

Hi Sheila,
The SSA may not take the individual's name into account, but rather the relation of the eligible worker to their child as criteria for benefits eligibility.

joseph (not verified)
Thu, 08/25/2016 - 12:52 Permalink

I am on SSDI and my grand daughter lives with us full time and is our dependent. Can she receive benefits since she is our dependent?

Bryan

In reply to by joseph (not verified)

Thu, 08/25/2016 - 16:31 Permalink

Hi Joseph,
She may be able to, however you may need to legally adopt your grandchild in order for her to be eligible for benefits based off of your work record.

Anonymous (not verified)
Thu, 08/25/2016 - 18:28 Permalink

Hello, I receive ssdi. My daughter receives it ad well. Her mother recently stop letting me see her. Is there a way I can get the benefit sent to me or taken off to make sure i can see her?

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 13:16 Permalink

Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear about that, but I do not think that the SSA would allow you to cancel your child's benefits or re-assign the representative payee because of your situation.

angela patters… (not verified)
Fri, 08/26/2016 - 12:11 Permalink

i have custody of my grandson does he qualify for my benifets now and or when i pass

Bryan

In reply to by angela patters… (not verified)

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 13:11 Permalink

Hi Angela,
You may have to legally adopt your grandchild for them to be eligible for benefits.

Demler (not verified)
Fri, 08/26/2016 - 16:44 Permalink

I was approved for my disability since June of 2011, but in my paper works I did not include that I am in the process of adapting my granddaughter, year 2013 I was granted and approved by the court that I finally adapt may granddaughter as my daughter , do I qualified to enroll her now and can j receive a back pay since 2013 up to know..

Bryan

In reply to by Demler (not verified)

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 10:51 Permalink

Hi there,
I am unsure as to the status of back pay, however your granddaughter may be eligible for benefits based on your work record.

Shannon (not verified)
Mon, 08/29/2016 - 14:28 Permalink

I work with a family who is adopting a child. The child was receiving RSDI benefits from his biological grandfather. The child is being adopted by a foster parent. Can the child continue to receive benefits from his grandfather?

Bryan

In reply to by Shannon (not verified)

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 16:09 Permalink

Hi Shannon,
You may want to speak with an SSA representative as they may be better able to help, but generally the criteria is that if a child may inherit property from someone without being named in a will, then they may be eligible for benefits.

Julie (not verified)
Mon, 08/29/2016 - 16:22 Permalink

I am disabled and collect SS. I'm adopting my grandson. He is 18 months now. He has always lived with us. Will I be able to get back pay or will it start at the adoption?

Tammy Goode (not verified)
Mon, 08/29/2016 - 21:55 Permalink

Hey I want to know if my kids father just got approved for his disability benefits and he was paying child at first will my kids get anything

Bryan

In reply to by Tammy Goode (not verified)

Wed, 08/31/2016 - 09:43 Permalink

Hi Tammy,
We cannot provide that information as we are not affiliated with the SSA and would not have that information. However, if your children's father receives SSDI benefits, the children may be eligible for benefits based off of his work record.

Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 16:02 Permalink

I am receiving SSI and I am have been declared disabled since December of 2014, even though I am divorced and do not have residential custody of my children I was wondering will they be able to have any help with college? Or how does this work or does it at all? Thank you , Heather

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 08/31/2016 - 09:49 Permalink

Hi Heather,
Unfortunately, SSI benefits do not provide any extra benefits for dependents.

Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 08/30/2016 - 16:27 Permalink

My granddaughter has lived with me her whole life. We are adopting her. We already have a court date. I collect disability. I know I can sign her up as my dependent and get a check but will I get any back pay for the past time she has been in our care ?

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 08/31/2016 - 09:50 Permalink

Hi there,
Yes, your grandchild, once adopted, may be eligible for back pay from the time of your Established Onset Date.

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