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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?

Bryan

Hi Nikki,
Back pay is awarded when someone was eligible for benefits but was not awarded them. Your step-son may not be eligible for back pay in that case.

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 10:32 Permalink
Terri hall (not verified)

I was awarded partial disability in a closed case from 2012 to 2015. My children are no longer minors but were then. Will they receive back pay also

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 21:09 Permalink
Bryan

HI Terri,
If your children were on the application at the time you had applied, then they may be eligible for back pay.

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 11:31 Permalink
Bree (not verified)

My daughter father is getting ssi check on the first if each month he pays no child support and cn no longer work . Is my 5year daughter able to gt a check from her father benefits

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 15:35 Permalink
Crystal (not verified)

My husband and I have been married for year. I know my son is eligible for benefits under my husband's ssdi. My question is will he receive back pay?

Wed, 12/28/2016 - 20:36 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Crystal,
I could not say for sure if your child will receive back pay, as we are not affiliated with the SSA or the federal government and we do not have access to the information needed to make that determination.

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 14:46 Permalink
Trish L (not verified)

I applied for auxiliary benefits for my daughter since her father gets ssdi. Was told it was sent to the payment center. How long does it take for her to receive her payments?

Sat, 12/31/2016 - 03:48 Permalink
anonymous (not verified)

My mom got approved for disability and I am suppose to get a monthly check starting January. In the letter it says she will receive back pay and how much she will get but does not say anything about me. Will I get back pay as well?

Sat, 12/31/2016 - 16:21 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
I cannot say for sure as we are not affiliated with the SSA or the federal government, but you may be eligible for back pay if you were eligible for benefits.

Tue, 01/10/2017 - 09:41 Permalink
Tinder (not verified)

Child is 18 and in 12 grade recieving SSD parent benifit. My question is the child started working part time so does he still recieve his benifit or does it get cancelled because he is working par time?

Sun, 01/01/2017 - 11:11 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Mindy,
We are not experts in custody law, you may want to contact social services in your state for clarification of what their policies are.

Thu, 01/05/2017 - 10:42 Permalink
Kim w (not verified)

I am raising my niece who is getting payments every month from my brother passing away. He was also disabled before he passed away . I got guardianship of her due to her mother being abusive. Her mother is on disability. Am I entitled to collect money from her mothers disability as well?

Mon, 01/02/2017 - 23:13 Permalink

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