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?

Lynn (not verified)

In reply to by Deanna

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 23:04 Permalink

Thanks for responding. I Also am aware that my son's father is receiving disability benefits from the va.he is at a 90% rating,is My son entitled too any benefits from the va

Bryan

In reply to by Lynn (not verified)

Wed, 04/27/2016 - 12:22 Permalink

Hi Lynn,
He may be eligible for benefits, but I would get in touch with a VA representative to make sure.

abby (not verified)
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 09:06 Permalink

my grandaughter has Lupus she lives in Colorado with her who works a regular wage job
and my grandchild wants to be a normal teen but can't. because of the Lupus

can we get disability for her to help

Deanna

In reply to by abby (not verified)

Tue, 04/26/2016 - 13:12 Permalink

Hi Abby,
If she's earning more than $1,120 per month, she will not be able to qualify for SSDI benefits. I would recommend that she stops working before applying.

Anonymous (not verified)
Tue, 04/26/2016 - 12:43 Permalink

i have legal guardianship of my niece whi is 11 years old. I am diabled and my two biological children receive benefits through me. can my niece receive those benefits as well?

Julie (not verified)
Thu, 04/28/2016 - 14:18 Permalink

My daughter's father died she is 18 does she qualify for anything

Bryan

In reply to by Julie (not verified)

Thu, 04/28/2016 - 16:47 Permalink

Hi Julie,
If your child is still attending elementary or secondary school full time, she may qualify for survivor's benefits.

Christi (not verified)
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 15:17 Permalink

I became disabled June of 2014. I have just received my backpay and been to ss to add my daughter. Will I get backpay for her as well?

Bryan

In reply to by Christi (not verified)

Fri, 04/29/2016 - 16:47 Permalink

Hi Christy,
You may be able to get back pay for your daughter, depending on when you had applied for SSDI.

Anonymous (not verified)
Fri, 04/29/2016 - 15:50 Permalink

I'm receiving disability payment my son claims the student college grant my ex husband is coming back to Ireland to work will this affect my self and my sons claoms

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Fri, 04/29/2016 - 16:40 Permalink

Hi there,
Your ex husband should not affect your claims, and your son's grants for college may not affect your claims either.

jeronica rice (not verified)
Sun, 05/01/2016 - 07:55 Permalink

If my children were volunteerly temporarily placed with their father by cps but I still have custody,daily visits and support them financially will I still be payee

Bryan

In reply to by jeronica rice (not verified)

Mon, 05/02/2016 - 10:09 Permalink

Hi jeronica,
Representative payees do not need to live with the children that they are payee for, so you may still be able to be their payee if you are still otherwise eligible to be their payee.

Lucille (not verified)
Sun, 05/01/2016 - 07:57 Permalink

My son Is on rittalin for adha and is asmatic and uses astavent and budeflem pumps.he was evaluted by a occupational terapist currently goes to occupational classes once a week and the was also seen by a counselling psychologist. Can my son qualify for a dissability grand .I am not working

deanna wise (not verified)
Tue, 05/03/2016 - 00:46 Permalink

i had just found out that my children might have been able to collect from my ssdi i never knew they could now they are over 18 can i still apply for back pay for them

Mo (not verified)
Wed, 05/04/2016 - 11:24 Permalink

My daughter is deaf-blind, since birth, and gas half a heart (Charge Syndrome). My husband is recently started receiving VA disability check. Should SSI count his VA disability as income for my 10 year old daughters eligibility?

Deanna

In reply to by Mo (not verified)

Wed, 05/04/2016 - 13:25 Permalink

Hi Mo,
His VA disability could potentially affect your daughter, but it unlikely that she will become ineligible! This is because VA benefits are considered unearned income.

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