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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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?

Mary Spencer (not verified)

Me and my child receive survivor benefits but they are turning 18 and maybe quiting school can i apply for full surviors benefits when they quit school and moves out. But i also receive disability does this make a difference? Mary S.

Mon, 11/28/2016 - 05:19 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Mary,
This might increase your benefits! It will depend on if your family has reached your maximum of 180% of your partners' SSDI benefits. You can always contact the SSA representative who handles your case to learn a little more about how this will affect you.

Mon, 11/28/2016 - 13:37 Permalink
Vicki (not verified)

My sisters husband passed away in a car accident and my sister is unable to care for their children so i have gotten custody the girl turned 18 and has gotten married both of the kids get a check from their father. Since she got married will her check will stop? am i correct? And if so will her part go to her brother who is 14?

Mon, 11/28/2016 - 20:26 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Vicki,
I'm sorry, I'm a little confused--was the 18 year old the one who was receiving checks on behalf of a deceased parent? If so, then yes, if she married at age 18 she is no longer eligible for survivors' benefits.

Tue, 11/29/2016 - 12:17 Permalink
Deedra (not verified)

My son gets disability benefits through his disabled father until he finishes school. But he turned 18 and still has year and a half before he graduates. Well they took his money without warning us,and we had to get forms filled out and sent in by school next day. How long will it take before we get his check back

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 19:35 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Deedra,
That is very odd! If you've reported this to the SSA, you should receive that payment shortly. He should be eligible until he's 19 years and 2 months.

Fri, 12/02/2016 - 16:49 Permalink
Alicia Brock (not verified)

Recently my sons grandfather who has been guardian for him for 3 years now . His papa told me he wants to adopt my son. That he is getting older and wanting more things. He also brought to my attention that he wants my son to be able to recieve his social security after he passes. He is 73 years old. I am not fighting hia grandfather nor do i suspect he is wanting to adopt my son for any other reason then to help and care for my son. Question is if i agree to the adoption and have.my parental rights termimated. When my sons grandfather passes away and my is still a minor. Will i be able to get my son back. Without him being award state.

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 21:22 Permalink
Cristina Giron (not verified)

My ex gets SSD and I get child support for our son he gets 384.00 a month but he said that through the SSD his son can get extra benefits. Is that true that my son can have both

Fri, 12/02/2016 - 01:25 Permalink
sherry (not verified)

i have to autistic sons my ex husband lost his job and couldnt pay child suppport both kids receive ssi and live with me. My ex husband wants to pay his child support which is about 2,400 in a lum sum to me, will my kids ssi be affected if he pays it back?

Sun, 12/04/2016 - 07:07 Permalink
Anthony (not verified)

I have been getting ssdi for about a year now and I have 3 children that I put on my application but they don't recieve a check how cam I go about getting a check for them

Mon, 12/05/2016 - 01:24 Permalink

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