Qualifying children

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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?

Sondra (not verified)
Fri, 06/23/2017 - 18:34 Permalink

My sons father was on SSDI, we were never married and lived in two different states. While my sons father was on SSDI apparently there was an overpayment to my son because his father did not report income.
I was injured in combat and when I applied for SSDI and was approved all of my sons back payment and the first year of payments were taken to pay the overpayment his father created.
1. We were never married
2. We lived in two different states and did not have visitation with my son until 2016. Therefore without contact I had know way of knowing that he was working or not working because there was not a child support order in place I would have know idea if he was doing something fraudulent.
3. I recently received a letter notifying me that I did not have to pay the last $1000+. Social Security determined that I had know way of knowing the fathers situation and it would be a financial burden for me to pay the remaining balance. With this determination how can I go about getting a refund on my sons lump sum and his first year of payments?

I realize that Social Security will get the overpayment back but I should be able to be refunded and the overpayment payments should come from my sons father.

Skylyn Raynor (not verified)
Sat, 06/24/2017 - 14:43 Permalink

My father has been collecting social security for 5-10 years he has plenty of paper work, but there was never a verternity test. He is my father with no doubts. I have his social security card & same last name. What all do i need to qualify for 1 year back pay?

norma (not verified)
Sun, 06/25/2017 - 10:43 Permalink

both my husband & I got custody thur CPS of our great grand child. we became foster parents so that it would be easier to adopt him. In the mean time my husband died and was unable to sign the paper work for the adoption. I got his SS but the child got my lower benefits. how can I get my late husbands benefits for our son instead of mine. He did sign paper work for the foster care and the agency knew he wanted to adopt him as we had him since birth. the child is now 2 and a half

Eric

In reply to by norma (not verified)

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 15:06 Permalink

Hi Norma,

I am very sorry to hear that. The child could qualify for survivor's benefits until they are 18 years old. I would recommend speaking to someone at the SSA regarding this. 1-800-772-1213.

-Eric

Lisa (not verified)
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 14:32 Permalink

My son father was received benefit but he pass away can my son receive anything from him

Eric

In reply to by Lisa (not verified)

Mon, 06/26/2017 - 17:08 Permalink

Hi Lisa,

I am very sorry to hear that. Your son can receive survivor's benefits of of his father's SSD until he is 18.

-Eric

Nitra (not verified)
Tue, 06/27/2017 - 23:20 Permalink

I'm 31 yrs and my dad passed away this year at the time of me in my teenager years 14 or 15 I think my dad apply for ssdi I remember him and my mom speaking about it but I never received any kind of checks from him. He was award ssdi while I was in my teenage years. Can I report that to social security to receive any kind of back pay? Just a question

Eric

In reply to by Nitra (not verified)

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:21 Permalink

Hi Nitra,

I am very sorry to hear that. I would recommend speaking to someone at the SSA about it though. Usually children can receive survivor's benefits up until they are 18 though so I am unsure you would qualify. The number to call is 1-800-772-1213.

Best,
Eric

Holly (not verified)
Thu, 06/29/2017 - 13:35 Permalink

My husband gets SSI & SSDI but me and my children only get $43 each everyone tells me that's not correct?? I thought me and my children would draw ssi as well, as I'm not working currently going back to school...please advise

Eric

In reply to by Holly (not verified)

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 17:02 Permalink

Hi Holly,

Yes, your children could get benefits under his SSI. And under certain circumstances you can receive SSI and SSDI benefits at the same time.

-Eric

Eric

In reply to by Holly (not verified)

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 17:02 Permalink

Hi Holly,

Yes, your children could get benefits under his SSI. And under certain circumstances you can receive SSI and SSDI benefits at the same time.

-Eric

Lisa (not verified)
Fri, 06/30/2017 - 16:17 Permalink

Can I go to da social security office n get a social security card

Billi jo (not verified)
Fri, 06/30/2017 - 21:05 Permalink

I have custody of my nephew (by marriage). I got custody OVER year ago. When he came to me, he had SEVER behavior issues. And still does. Anyway I filled for disability for him almost year ago... and disability people is asking for a paper to be signed by biological parents, called financial permission. If they knew of any money, they would want him back. And that cannot happen. Drug addicts, homeless, theives. Just BAD. But my question is. What is this form for, and why is it needed?

Bryan

In reply to by Billi jo (not verified)

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 09:39 Permalink

Hi Billi Jo,
They may need this form to ensure that you are authorized to manage this child's finances.

pamela (not verified)
Sun, 07/02/2017 - 16:54 Permalink

Do you have 2 be married to the father of your kids whom receives ssi under disability,for your kids to be able to receive ssi through their father being on it??????

Bryan

In reply to by pamela (not verified)

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 09:34 Permalink

Hi Pamela,
If the father receives SSI, benefits for the children would not be available as SSI is an income-based benefits program. If your children's father receives SSDI benefits, then your children may be eligible for benefits, regardless of the father's relationship with the mother.

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