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?

Bryan

In reply to by jay (not verified)

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 15:54 Permalink

Hi Jay,
If your spouse is receiving SSDI, she should experience no change in benefits. SSDI is based off of work history and not income or resources. If your son is still otherwise eligible for SSDI benefits, moving in with you would also not change his benefits either.

kimbery (not verified)
Sun, 03/06/2016 - 21:55 Permalink

my husband has been approved for ssdi and he says that he will be getting money from our three kids. will I be the one who receives this monies or will it be him ? how does that work

Deanna

In reply to by kimbery (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:21 Permalink

Hi Kimberly,
They will go into his account unless he specifically lists you and your bank account as the payee account. Once approved, you could always go to the SSA and schedule the funds to be sent to you. You will likely be able to do this if you are the primary caregiver for the children.

Anonymous (not verified)
Mon, 03/07/2016 - 00:18 Permalink

Question, my grandsons parents,are not together, the baby lives with momma. Daddy gets ssd and his mother is his,rep payee. We were told by his mom that the baby can get benefits cause his,dad is on it . But the gma woukd,receive tge checks then send them up to my daughter. Can my daughter apply for this herself and get checks directly sent to her for her son?

Deanna

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:20 Permalink

Hi there,
I am unfortunately confused by this situation. If the baby's father is on SSDI benefits, the baby would be eligible for up to 50% of these benefits. Whoever is the beneficiary (in this case, the father) will likely receive those payments. The baby's mom can schedule an appointment with the SSA and fill out paperwork to become the representative payee if she wishes.

Darlene (not verified)
Mon, 03/07/2016 - 00:46 Permalink

I have never been married to my childrens father I am receiving disability and the childrens father will be receiving social security disability also.He is in arrears for 9,000. Will I be able to receive any of his benefits. I have sole custody. I was told I will be receiving 100.00 a month per child. I am in Fl. and what about the arearages he owes. Will I get any of his retro?

Deanna

In reply to by Darlene (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:19 Permalink

Hi Darlene,
If your children are under age 18, they will be eligible for up to 50% of their father's SSDI benefits. Other outstanding payments should not affect this.

Ann (not verified)
Tue, 03/08/2016 - 09:34 Permalink

I recently gained custody of my disabled grandson who receives ssi, will they now go by my income or will they still go by his mom's income?

Deanna

In reply to by Ann (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:18 Permalink

Hi Ann,
I am unfortunately not 100% of this, but I believe they will look at your household income. So if you are the caretaker for the child, they should evaluate your income.

Kim (not verified)
Tue, 03/08/2016 - 21:09 Permalink

My son receives SSDI ..if one of my children moves back home will my sons SSDI decrease? And no my son is 18 & does Not work. Thank you for your time.

Deanna

In reply to by Kim (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 13:17 Permalink

Hi Kim,
If your son is receiving benefits under his own record, his benefits will not be affected. If the child moves back home and is over 18, your son's auxiliary benefits will also not be affected.

Freddie Brunson (not verified)
Wed, 03/09/2016 - 18:35 Permalink

How do you get a letter stating how much your dependent get once you get social security disability

desirea (not verified)
Wed, 03/09/2016 - 22:36 Permalink

Hello was wondering if my ex husband has ssi or ssdi and has been getting it for yrs, but never put he had a child on his application how can I go about finding out if my daughter can receive any benefits or if shes entitled to back pay. Im not sure what plan of action to take first

thanks

Bryan

In reply to by desirea (not verified)

Tue, 03/29/2016 - 16:18 Permalink

Hi Desirea,
If your ex husband is getting SSDI, then yes, your child may be eligible for SSDI auxiliary benefits. We are not affiliated with the SSA, so the best place to start would be the SSA themselves. You can contact them at 1-800-772-1213

Ambria (not verified)
Thu, 03/10/2016 - 12:23 Permalink

I am currently pregnant, & the father of my child recieves disability. I was wondering if my child could draw disability off of him because his income is not
Enough to support a child? Or will they go up on his disability?

Bryan

In reply to by Ambria (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 16:22 Permalink

Hi Ambria,
if your child's father gets SSDI benefits, then your child may be eligible for auxiliary benefits based off of his work history. If your child's father is on SSI, there are no auxiliary benefits offered for SSI.

chris stone (not verified)
Fri, 03/11/2016 - 04:05 Permalink

My wife is getting her disability started and I wondering since we have 100% custody of all there ages 6 8 and 11if they will automatically start getting a check as well

Bryan

In reply to by chris stone (not verified)

Wed, 03/30/2016 - 16:23 Permalink

Hi Chris,
Your children would not start automatically getting checks, you would have to apply for SSDI auxiliary benefits for them.

lynn (not verified)
Fri, 03/11/2016 - 17:19 Permalink

I have legal custody of my great gandchild, she is almost 3yrs old and autistic. I am told i cannot get social security disability for her and can find no other finiancil help, I live on a small disability check myself, are ther any loop holes with social security? or any other help you might know of?

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