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?

Ginger (not verified)
Tue, 03/01/2016 - 14:39 Permalink

I'm a widow, my children are receiving survivor benefits. My oldest is turning 19 soon and his benefits will be terminated. However, he is a junior in Highschool, currently enrolled in a special needs program and progressing satisfactorily towards a diploma. Is there any exception to policy regarding survivor benefits for special needs students?

Deanna

In reply to by Ginger (not verified)

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 16:53 Permalink

Hi Ginger,
I am sorry to hear that. And there is! He can receive up to 50% of his father's benefits until he marries if the SSA finds him disabled, but his intellectual disability will need to be severe enough to warrant this. I would call the caseworker who handles your family's benefits to discuss this further.

Linda (not verified)
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 15:18 Permalink

My ex husband is hospitalized and considered brain dead since November. I have two minor children. Do you know if I would qualify for benefits?

Deanna

In reply to by Linda (not verified)

Wed, 03/23/2016 - 16:52 Permalink

I am so sorry to hear that, Linda. If he isn't expected to improve for another 12 months, then he will absolutely qualify. I would highly recommend filling out a contact form on the left-hand side of the page to get in contact with an attorney. You can also apply online at www.ssa.gov.

annomous (not verified)
Wed, 03/02/2016 - 16:31 Permalink

I'm a father with custody of my three kids The kids mother has applied for disability my kids are supposed to receive a check how will I know when the mother is approved

Stacey (not verified)
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 17:05 Permalink

My kids receive SSI and my oldest child graduates in May. Can my youngest child continue to receive her part?

Deanna

In reply to by Stacey (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:13 Permalink

Hi Stacey,
No, this is not possible. SSI benefits are only for people with disabilities, so if your younger child is not disabled, he or she cannot receive those benefits.
But if your oldest child is still disabled, chances are good that she will continue to receive her benefits.

john martin (not verified)
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 17:20 Permalink

Can my child recive benifits if he as aspergers and how much and how to be preaproved

Deanna

In reply to by john martin (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:13 Permalink

Hi John,
It is possible, but many children with Aspergers are not very "low" on the autism spectrum. Children with autism need to have severe intellectual or physical disabilities. If he is approved, he could earn up to $733 per month.

Anonymous (not verified)
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 17:35 Permalink

My husband and I used to care for a young lady in foster for about 3 years. She moved out at 18 but we continued to stay in touch and help her as we could but she lived several hours away from us. She had 2 children, both by different fathers. One of the children (now 1yr old) was hurt badly (either from shaken baby syndrome or the head being banged onto a hard surface) and now has blindness and crippling (due to the abuse, seizures also incurred which then caused a stroke from the seizures). Her legs and arms were also broken and she did not receive care until several months after the breaks. The young lady is now in jail and waiting to be sentenced. The baby was hospitalized for a while and then placed into a foster home of a nurse. The oldest child, (5 yrs old now) had no family able to care for him so my husband and I applied for custody and both parents agreed to it so we have been caring for him with no financial assistance from the state. It has been a hardship on us though trying to solely provide care. Now, the state workers have come to us and asked us about also taking custody of the baby with disabilities. As much as our hearts would like to do this, we do not know that we could afford to care for another child, especially a child that will need 24 hour care and special assistance through out her life due to her disabilities. She is currently wearing a brace and going to physical therapy to try to regain movement on one side of the body. We understand that there is also brain damage but we do not know to what extent. Doctors said that it will take about two years to really know the extent of her injuries. My husband and I both work outside the home (in a production plant and grocery store) so we would need the assistance of daycare as well. The disabled child has been in state custody for a year now so they are trying to relieve the financial burden off of the state's resources but we do not know that we can actually afford to put this burden upon ourselves but we would really like to see the brother and sister re-united. If we make the decision to try to care for both children, will the disabled child be able to receive any assistance since we will be legal custodians but we are not blood relatives. (Both of the baby's parents and grandparents are currently incarcerated). Are there resources available to help us care for this baby in order for her to get the care that she will need?

Deanna

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:11 Permalink

Hi there,
I am SO sorry to hear about this situation! The child definitely sounds like she could medically qualify for SSI benefits, and you could become the representative payee. The only thing that could stop this would be your income limits. If you and your husband make a combined total of more than $4,158 per month (around $50,000 per year), she will unfortunately not qualify.

Cindy (not verified)
Thu, 03/03/2016 - 21:56 Permalink

My daughter turned 18 in March. She is still in high school. She spends 15 hr at the high school and 5 at running start at college which also counts as credit in high school. Does she still get SSI because of her Dad on disablity

Bryan

In reply to by Cindy (not verified)

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 16:13 Permalink

Hi Cindy,
Your daughter can still get auxiliary benefits until the time she is 19 if she is still in high school. She would not be eligible for benefits after completing high school.

Stephanie (not verified)
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 15:28 Permalink

Hi,

My stepdaughters mother was approved, so she will get a check for my stepdaughter, but does that mean my husband will have to pay back what she is given each much unde the ssdi?

Bryan

In reply to by Stephanie (not verified)

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 16:16 Permalink

Hi Stephanie,
SSDI benefits are based off of your stepdaughter's mother's work history, they would not need your husband to pay any money for her to receive benefits.

John (not verified)
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 15:42 Permalink

Hi, I was wondering if there is a way to find out how much ssdi my daughter is receiving? Her mother is currently collecting ssdi. I know my daughters ss number but not her mothers.

Bryan

In reply to by John (not verified)

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 15:51 Permalink

Hi John,
We are not affiliated with the SSA, so we would not have access to the information. I would contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to see if you would be able to find that information.

jay (not verified)
Fri, 03/04/2016 - 19:33 Permalink

my spouse receives ssdi and my son receives benefits also. she and my son are moving in with me to my home that I own. we are not married and she pays half the mortgage she is going to let them know about the change in living arrangements. will she lose any benefits from ssdi by moving in with me. im thinking they would probrably cut off my son since he will be living with me now can u please let me know what my happen

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