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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?

Martha (not verified)

My husband became disabled from a stroke and was approved for disability. I was told our children would also receive benefits, my husband just received his first check, but I thought the check for the children would come together and it didn't. How do I find out when they get their check?

Tue, 02/21/2017 - 15:39 Permalink
Monics (not verified)

My husband and I are still married 22years, however we have been separated for 2. Our two children lives with me. I receive benefits for them. I received a letter the are reducing benefits because he had another child. With me filing for spousal benefits, how would it effect my children. He gets a max of 1600 for him and another $820 that is now split between three kids. I was getting the 820. Now I get like 410..which has put me in a financial strain. Will me applying for auxiliary benefits will that hurt my children?

Wed, 02/22/2017 - 03:59 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Monics (not verified)

Hi there,
You may be eligible for spousal benefits, however it appears that your family is receiving the maximum amount of benefits for a household.

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 09:22 Permalink
Theresa (not verified)

My 10yr old son is on disability. He is having major behavioral issues and might have to go stay with family to help me out for a few months in a diff state. Will I need to change his payee for those few months even if I give my family his card to be used for him, then change it back to me when he comes home?

Wed, 02/22/2017 - 16:20 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Theresa (not verified)

Hi Theresa,
You may be able to do that, it may be a good idea to contact your local SSA office regarding this for detailed information about your specific case.

Thu, 02/23/2017 - 09:26 Permalink
Donna (not verified)

My husband and I would like to have our disable grandson live with us .But my husband is on s.s. Disability .if we have our grandson will husband lose his income? Our grandson needs to go to a lot of dr. Appointment every week . We already bought a used van to get him to the dr. We need help with grandson's bath and things.

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 00:42 Permalink
Maria Gonzalez (not verified)

Hi my son is disabled He is Death hard of hearing ... severe hearing on both ears he is currently receiving SSI benifits . I havent returned to work since i have to be taking my son to doctors appts my question was if i can get paid for taking care of my disabled son and how old does he need to be to qualify

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 12:19 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Maria Gonzalez (not verified)

Hi Maria,
I'm not aware of any federal benefits programs for caregivers, but you may want to contact the office in your state that handles social services, they may be able to help you with that.

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 15:09 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I receive SSDI for about 10 years now & just learned about auxiliary benefits for my children but just found out their father just applied for SSDI would they get benefits from both of us since he is no longer able to work & provide any child support?

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 15:47 Permalink
Jessica (not verified)

My boyfriend applied for disability 2yrs ago and put our 1yr old down to receive benefits as well...I know he will get back pay from the day he signed up for it but Will she get back pay also!?

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 17:34 Permalink
Curious mom (not verified)

My (we are living in same house) exboyfriend/son's father will be getting disability soon. Ss already said our son will qualify for benefits. My ex filled out the paperwork & will be his payee. Question: my son & I will be moving out soon. Is my ex still entitled to be payee? Son will reside with me & have visitation with father.

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 17:54 Permalink
Katherine D (not verified)

My ex boyfriend has become disabled. His benefits start in March. SSAdministration notified him our son would be eligible for benefits. The ex let me know he signed up for this & to be son's payee. Our son lives with me full time. Wouldn't I be payee since our son resides with me? Please help!!!!

Fri, 02/24/2017 - 19:03 Permalink
Deanna

In reply to by Katherine D (not verified)

Hi Katherine,
You could be his payee--You cannot arrange this online, but you can fill out the paperwork to receive his portion of the benefits at your local SSA office. You can schedule an appointment once your ex is approved by calling the SSA toll-free at 1-800-772-1213.

Mon, 03/06/2017 - 16:31 Permalink

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