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?
I am legal guardian for my 2 nieces since 1-11-2012 they are 16 and 18 years old one freshman in college other 11 th grade. There mom receives disability are they entitled to collect ssd or no.
Thank you
In reply to I am legal guardian for my 2 by Kim (not verified)
Hi Kim,
The younger one may be eligible for benefits based off of their mother's work record if she receives SSDI benefits.
If my son turns 1in October and he is a high school senior. Does he have a rigt to be the beneficiary of his own account or his mother will continue to be on charge? He's fully capable of managing his own account.
In reply to If my son turns 1in October by Sean (not verified)
Hi Sean,
Yes, your child may be able to handle his own account after he turns 18.
My daughter passed away 2 weeks ago,she was previously on ssi since she became disabled at age 16,after i became disabled a few years ago she began to collect off of my ssi,she was 32 when she passed and i was given custody of 3 of her children,are they eligible for any ssi from her or myself?
In reply to My daughter passed away 2 by Shawnee (not verified)
Hi Shawnee,
I'm very sorry for your loss.
They may be eligible for SSI benefits if they meet the income and resource limits for it, however they may be eligible for SSDI auxiliary benefits based off of your work record as well.
Hello,
I recieve SSDI. My children recieve benefits from me as well. However, i just had my third child. Does she qualify for benefits are is there a limit of two children?
In reply to Hello, by Kaesha (not verified)
Hi Kaesha,
There's no limit to the amount of children that can be beneficiaries of your work record, however there is a maximum for auxiliary benefits that is roughly 180% of your benefit amount.
You can find some more info here:
https://www.ssa.gov/policy/docs/ssb/v75n3/v75n3p1.html
I have been receiving SSI and I have children. I started receiving it 4yrs ago and I have sole custody of my children. My two oldest their father passed away and my youngest son is now 10 yrs. Are my children eligible for benefits and if so, is it to late for me to start getting benefits for them ? And How ?
In reply to I have been receiving SSI and by Teena (not verified)
Hi Teena,
your two oldest may be eligible for survivor's benefits. Here's some more information about that:
https://www.ssa.gov/survivors/
In reply to Hi Teena, by Bryan
My daughters father was only 25 yrs., old when he passed so he didn't not work enough into social security. However, with me having ssi benefits are they eligible as well ?
In reply to My daughters father was only by Teena (not verified)
Hi Teena,
Unfortunately SSI benefits do not include Auxiliary benefits.
I've adopted my 19 month old granddaughter. I've had her since birth. I collect disability. I know she can collect half my check. But considering back pay, how far will that go back. The full 19 months ?
In reply to I've adopted my 19 month by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
If your child is eligible, then they may receive back pay from the time you became disabled.
I have custody of my 2 nieces if the biological mother received disability check Can my nieces get a check too? I have custody of them for 10 years now
In reply to I have custody of my 2 nieces by Sonia A. (not verified)
Hi Sonia,
If their mother is receiving SSDI benefits, then they may be able to receive benefits based on her work record.
My husband havehad legal guardianship from the courts of my nephew since he was 2 months old.. He is almost 13. We have claimed him on our taxes every year. He is on our food stamp case and our medical card, but we cannot get cash assistance because he's technically our nephew. We don't know where his biological uterus donor is and there was no man listed on the birth certificate. It's never been an issue before. We've always been mom and dad. My husband is in the middle of his ssdi application and we don't know if our "son" will qualify as a child or not. And also I found out yesterday I have CTE/early onset dementia at 44 and not enough work credits to get ssdi so will have to apply for ssi so will I qualify to get partial Benifits?
In reply to My husband havehad legal by Sarah (not verified)
Hi Sarah,
Unfortunately I would not be able to say as I do not know the particulars of your case, however, if you meet the income and resource limits for SSI, and are otherwise eligible, you may be able to be awarded SSI benefits.
We applied for SSD for my husband. We received a letter in regards to benefits for my son. Does that mean my husband is approved? Also my son comes and visits but doesn't live with us. He wouldn't qualify anyway, correct?
In reply to We applied for SSD for my by Pam (not verified)
Hi Pam,
If your son is over 18, the SSA may have erroneously sent you that letter regarding your son's benefits.
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