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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?

jonathan (not verified)

my son mom just past away and she was on ssi so she dont have a long work history and it just me and my son i wanted to know can he get survival benefit

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 18:48 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Jonathan,
Your children may be able to, it may be a good idea to contact your local SSA office regarding this as they'd have the most accurate information for your specific case.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:19 Permalink
Rachel (not verified)

My kids father is handicapped and has been for 7 years now. He has no work history and ive been told by social security and child support my kids aren't eligible for anything. Is there anything else I can do? I believe he gets some sort of payments from the government but I don't know what

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 18:54 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Rachel,
Unfortunately, your children may not be eligible for benefits as the SSA only offers auxiliary benefits based on work history, and it seems as if the children's father is receiving benefits based on his income and resources.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:26 Permalink
jonathan (not verified)

my son mom just past away and she did not have a long work history but was on ssi and receive benefits can my son get survival benefits

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 19:14 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Jonathan,
Unfortunately, your child may not be eligible for survivor's benefits as those are based on work history. However, it may still be a good idea to contact the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to see if any benefits would be available.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 11:11 Permalink
chuck (not verified)

state of Michigan, grand mother has temporary guardianship of grand son on Medicaid, if grand mother marries would grand son loose Medicaid due to new husband income.

Wed, 12/07/2016 - 22:34 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Chuck,
As Medicaid rules varies by state, you may want to contact the office in Michigan that handles disability benefits, they'd be better able to give you detailed information based on your case.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:28 Permalink
Pamela (not verified)

My grandson was disabled since birth in 1997. Initially he lived with his mother until my husband and I got custody in 2000. His mother received his full SSI, however, we were told he couldn't get his full check with us.
When he turned, 18 years old, he requalified for SSI. I asked the SS worker if he would ever be able to receive his full benefits at which point she informed us that he should have been getting the full amount all along.
How far back does SSI back pay?

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 04:11 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Pamela,
The SSA may pay back pay from the time of the Established onset date, which is the date that they consider someone disabled.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:22 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I'am a provider for My Roommate i receive ssi and He is also on ssdi if we were to marry how will this work? Do i get added on to His ssdi and can i keep working ad his care taker He had Back Surgery and needs to Be Helped.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 12:12 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
if you are a person's spouse, you would be eligible for SSDI benefits based on your spouse's work history under certain circumstances. Additionally, the other person may become ineligible for benefits if they are receiving SSDI benefits based off of their parent's work record and get married.

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 16:24 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
He may be eligible for benefits based off of your work record, however, you may want to contact the SSA regarding this, you can reach them at 1-800-772-1213.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 13:31 Permalink
Unknown (not verified)

I have been receiving SSD for 2 years and I got married last year. Are my stepchildren and husband eligible to receive benefits through my disability and if so, does the process take long?

Mon, 12/12/2016 - 20:03 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
Your stepchild may be eligible, but your husband may not be eligible for benefits. The time it takes depends, but if you have already adopted the child it may be a bit shorter than if you had not.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 13:33 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
you may be able to depending on what type of disability benefits you receive. If you receive SSI, those types of benefits are not available. If you are on SSDI benefits, then your adopted children may be able to receive benefits based off of your work record.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 13:34 Permalink
bill rigney (not verified)

I hav custody of my daughter her mom doesn't pay support cause she draws ssi can my daughter draw anything.

Tue, 12/13/2016 - 16:23 Permalink

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