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?

Michelle (not verified)
Thu, 05/05/2016 - 17:35 Permalink

I was just awarded SSD and I have two minor children age 8 and age 13 will they also be entitled to receive back pay like I will.

Bryan

In reply to by Michelle (not verified)

Fri, 05/06/2016 - 11:42 Permalink

Hi Michelle,
They may be able to get back pay, it depends on if they were listed on the initial application.

Rosa (not verified)
Sat, 05/07/2016 - 21:06 Permalink

If I'm pregnant do they take my social security away from me ?

Bryan

In reply to by Rosa (not verified)

Mon, 05/09/2016 - 11:06 Permalink

Hi Rosa,
If you are otherwise still eligible for social security benefits, they would not take your benefits away from you because of pregnancy.

Dawn (not verified)
Sun, 05/08/2016 - 00:30 Permalink

I have multiple sclerosis and began receiving ss benefits last year because I am no longer able to function as a nurse due to my cognitive symptoms. My 2 children (10 & 13) from a previous marriage also receive benefits. My ex-husband (their father) committed suicide last month. My question is, will they also receive survivor benefits? Our household income drastically decreased when I could not longer work and now we have also lost his monthly child support payment. He not only paid child support, but helped buy clothing and helped with other incidentals for the children (sports fees, glasses, etc)

Rachel (not verified)
Tue, 05/10/2016 - 13:11 Permalink

Im actually only askn for a friend. She has a child on ssi he is 16 but he is bein bullied at school and doesnt want to fo ro school anymore. They gave him the option of bein withdrawn n getting his ged. So my question is will his benefits stop if he withdraws from school?

Patiently Waiting (not verified)
Tue, 05/10/2016 - 18:50 Permalink

My son was approved for SSI benefits and was owed back pay. He received the first installment of the money and then moved with his father. He is still owed back money from SSI. He now lives with both of us equally and I don't know how to go about getting the money.

Bryan

In reply to by Patiently Waiting (not verified)

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:54 Permalink

Hi there,
If your son's SSI application stated his living situation is different than what it is now, I would contact the SSA and let them know. Regarding the back pay, the SSA usually pays SSI in installments, so you would get the next installment about six months after the last one.

tina (not verified)
Tue, 05/10/2016 - 21:27 Permalink

hi my sons age 19 now (16) and 13 now (10) when their dad filed for disability, he had to have a hearing and was approved. We have been seperated for over 4 years. His disability was finally approved this past year. How can or do my sons qualify for benefits being he got approved and how do I apply for them?

Bryan

In reply to by tina (not verified)

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:55 Permalink

Hi Tina,
Your children may be eligible for auxiliary benefits, I would contact the SSA to apply. You can call them at 1-800-772-1213 or you can visit www.ssa.gov

Sonya Thomas (not verified)
Tue, 05/10/2016 - 23:15 Permalink

Can a child receive social security benefits from both parents

Bryan

In reply to by Sonya Thomas (not verified)

Wed, 05/11/2016 - 10:52 Permalink

Hi Sonya,
The child may be able to get auxiliary benefits from the parent whose benefit amount would be the highest.

mike (not verified)
Wed, 05/11/2016 - 17:17 Permalink

I was just granted my ssi, my daughter is 21 but still in school "college" can she receive any benefits

G.yo (not verified)
Wed, 05/11/2016 - 18:10 Permalink

Will my recive medical insurance after age 18

Bryan

In reply to by G.yo (not verified)

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 09:47 Permalink

Hi there,
If they are on SSI benefits, they may have to re-apply once they hit age 18.

Amy C (not verified)
Wed, 05/11/2016 - 20:18 Permalink

My 2 daughter's father is currently $35,000 behind on child support. He recently had a dibilitating stroke. i'm thinking now that he can't deal drugs he might have filed for disability. is there a way to find out, so that maybe his girls could benefit?

Bryan

In reply to by Amy C (not verified)

Thu, 05/12/2016 - 09:46 Permalink

Hi Amy,
Unfortunately, you would need his written consent for the SSA to release any information to you. If he is awarded SSDI benefits based off of his work record, then your child may qualify for benefits based off of that.

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