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?

Dalton D. (not verified)
Tue, 04/04/2017 - 15:00 Permalink

Hey I've been disabled for almost 3 years I don't have legal rights to my 5 year old daughter because my ex didn't tell me when she was born! I want to do right and let her get part of my disability every month to make sure she'll taken care of! Can I put her on disability without being on birth certificate legally? How far will her disability check back pay her?

Eric

In reply to by Dalton D. (not verified)

Tue, 04/04/2017 - 16:40 Permalink

Hi Dalton,

I am sorry to hear that. I would recommend speaking to a SSA representative about that matter: 1-800-772-1213

Best Wishes,
Eric

Wondering! (not verified)
Tue, 04/04/2017 - 20:29 Permalink

My daughter was killed in a car accident and she has two kids that the dad has sole custody of. Social workers took them out of his home and gave me emergency custody and has been that way for a month and a half. Is he supposed to be still getting the social security checks that the kids receive?

Bryan

In reply to by Wondering! (not verified)

Wed, 04/05/2017 - 10:08 Permalink

Hi there,
I'm sorry to hear all that! You may want to contact the SSA regarding this if your grandchildren stay in your custody as you may be able to be assigned as a payee, but regardless you may want to coordinate with the father to ensure that the children have those benefits used for their care and upkeep.

Keisha (not verified)
Wed, 04/05/2017 - 17:42 Permalink

I am a veteran with that is receiving social security disability due to MI problems in which I have had for 7 years, but I have only been receiving ssdi for 3 years. If I was to have a baby will my benefits be cut?

Bryan

In reply to by Keisha (not verified)

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 09:38 Permalink

Hi Keisha,
The SSA would not cut benefits due to someone having a child, regardless of their condition.

MONIQUE MOORE (not verified)
Thu, 04/06/2017 - 14:32 Permalink

OK LONG STORY SHORT. I HAVE 2 SONS BY MARCUS WILLIAMS THAT WAS KILLED JUNE 16,2011. WE HAD A SON THAT WAS 4 MONTHS AND THEN I FOUND OUT I WAS PREGNANT WITH OUR 2 SON AT HIS FUNERAL. OK I RECEIVE BENEFITS FOR OUR FIRST SON BUT HOW DO I GO BY RECEIVING IT FOR A SECOND. THEY KEEP TELLING ME BLOOD TEST BUT BETWEEN WHO IF HIS FATHER IS BURIED AND GONE.

Bryan

In reply to by MONIQUE MOORE (not verified)

Thu, 04/06/2017 - 15:09 Permalink

Hi Monique,
I'm sorry to hear about that! You may want to contact the company that can do the testing, they may be able to give you some direction as to how you would be able to obtain that information.

Karolee (not verified)
Sat, 04/08/2017 - 12:12 Permalink

My husband passed away....age 31. I have 2 small children. He was on SSI....since age 24. Will my children get any benefits?

Nancy Lewis (not verified)
Sun, 04/09/2017 - 13:59 Permalink

I receive$300 a can I get any more income to my husband and I are disabled after we adopted our daughter

Kacee816 (not verified)
Mon, 04/10/2017 - 09:46 Permalink

My children's father gets social security and my children are eligible to receive benefits. I am waiting for the interview process. What information will I need to bring along and how long does the process take? When will they receive a check and will they get back pay?

Eric

In reply to by Kacee816 (not verified)

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 16:38 Permalink

Hello,

For your interview:
Information about your medical treatment sources, including all the hospitals, clinics, and doctor's offices where you have been seen. You should be sure to include all the medical sources that treated you at the time you first became disabled. You will need to inform Social Security about the types of work that you performed in the fifteen years prior to your disability. You will will need information about your marriages, children, income, resources, and military service dates to process non-medical requirement issues that are involved in the disability claims process. As well as Income and resource (assets) information.

Your children may be able to receive back pay.

Best Wishes,
Eric

Sidney (not verified)
Mon, 04/10/2017 - 20:08 Permalink

I just got awarded ssdi and my question is can my ex apply for child benefits if she is not a legal citizen on behalf of my son or do I have to

Bryan

In reply to by Sidney (not verified)

Tue, 04/11/2017 - 16:02 Permalink

Hi Sidney,
Your ex may be able to apply for benefits for your son based on your work record.

D.Bowden (not verified)
Tue, 04/11/2017 - 01:25 Permalink

My husband receives RSDI, could my 15 year old son receive benefits also.

Heather (not verified)
Wed, 04/12/2017 - 22:00 Permalink

Before my husband & I married we had a baby. He signed an acknowledgment of paternity at the hospital and his name is on the birth certificate as his legal father. We married a few months later and stayed married 9 years and then separated. While going through our bitter divorce my husband didn't want to pay child support and asked for a DNA test. To my complete surprise the result came back that he wasn't the biological father. Devasting news after 9 years. The judge then ordered that he didn't have to pay child support. Even though he signed the affidavit when baby was born and he is listed as his legal father on the birth certificate. Since then I found out that over the past 3 years he has been receiving disability benefits. My question is can my son receive benefits also since he is the legal father on his birth certificate?

Bryan

In reply to by Heather (not verified)

Thu, 04/13/2017 - 09:37 Permalink

Hi Heather,
This is a really sensitive case, I really could not say if your child would be eligible for benefits. You may want to consult the SSA for their criteria, you can call them at 1-800-772-1213

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