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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?

Lataushia carey (not verified)

My daughter father receive a disability check from state where he doesn't have to pay child support.. what can I do to get some support for my daughter. I have no job and 15years no funds. Should the state help my child support. I didn't have her by myself#somad

Tue, 02/07/2017 - 20:08 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Lataushia,
You may want to contact your local SSA office, they may be able to point you in the direction of some local resources for you.

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 09:25 Permalink
Chantelle Jones (not verified)

4 year old son was diagnosed with autism and his school The Barber Center actually applied for his Social Security and we waited about three months for him to get approved now my oldest son has just now been diagnosed with autism and I applied for SSI will the process take even longer or will it be shorter being that already have an autistic son and we are already in the system

Thu, 02/09/2017 - 12:20 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Chantelle,
Every application is considered on its own merits, so it's really hard to tell how long an application will take. Good Luck!

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 14:41 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I was approved for ssdi in October 2016. My benifits started in December. On 12/15 I applied for benifits for my kids. Ssa has told me they will be processed by 2/13. My question is how long will it be before I receive their portion of my back pay? I received mine on 12/14

Sat, 02/11/2017 - 09:17 Permalink
Tammy (not verified)

Pending ssdi and my family is making sure that my child support is being paid even though it is hurting them financial will that make a difference with my child's back pay

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 12:24 Permalink
Sally (not verified)

My ex gets Social Security Disability and our biological child gets a monthly check. My current husband wants to adopt my child and my ex has no problem with it. Will that stop the benefit for my child?

Mon, 02/13/2017 - 15:17 Permalink
Dewayne (not verified)

We are raising my wifes niece .we have had her since 6 months old she is 7 now ..only my wifes name is on legal custody papers ..I have been on disability almost 2 years ..does she qualify to draw ..or does my name have to be on the legal papers also .

Tue, 02/14/2017 - 13:15 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

Receiving SSDI for cystic fibrosis, ex is collecting SSDI benefits for children. My name is on birth certificate, but I am not the biological father. We used donor sperm, do to me having CF and not being able to have biological children. Do the children still qualify for SSDI benefits?

Fri, 02/17/2017 - 10:03 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
You may want to contact the SSA regarding this, but the SSA's criteria for who would be considered a child allows for children who are not biological children to receive benefits based on their parent's work record.

Wed, 02/22/2017 - 16:21 Permalink
Tina Titus (not verified)

My husband receive disability benefits, for about 2 years. I applied for our 12 year old son. I wanted to will they back pay him for 2 years. Some people are saying they will go back from the day I filed.

Fri, 02/17/2017 - 17:39 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Tina,
Your child may be eligible for benefits from the time that the SSA had determined that your husband was eligible for benefits, so he may receive back pay for then up until now.

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 09:28 Permalink

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