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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?

Sondra (not verified)

My sons father was on SSDI, we were never married and lived in two different states. While my sons father was on SSDI apparently there was an overpayment to my son because his father did not report income.
I was injured in combat and when I applied for SSDI and was approved all of my sons back payment and the first year of payments were taken to pay the overpayment his father created.
1. We were never married
2. We lived in two different states and did not have visitation with my son until 2016. Therefore without contact I had know way of knowing that he was working or not working because there was not a child support order in place I would have know idea if he was doing something fraudulent.
3. I recently received a letter notifying me that I did not have to pay the last $1000+. Social Security determined that I had know way of knowing the fathers situation and it would be a financial burden for me to pay the remaining balance. With this determination how can I go about getting a refund on my sons lump sum and his first year of payments?

I realize that Social Security will get the overpayment back but I should be able to be refunded and the overpayment payments should come from my sons father.

Fri, 06/23/2017 - 18:34 Permalink
Skylyn Raynor (not verified)

My father has been collecting social security for 5-10 years he has plenty of paper work, but there was never a verternity test. He is my father with no doubts. I have his social security card & same last name. What all do i need to qualify for 1 year back pay?

Sat, 06/24/2017 - 14:43 Permalink
norma (not verified)

both my husband & I got custody thur CPS of our great grand child. we became foster parents so that it would be easier to adopt him. In the mean time my husband died and was unable to sign the paper work for the adoption. I got his SS but the child got my lower benefits. how can I get my late husbands benefits for our son instead of mine. He did sign paper work for the foster care and the agency knew he wanted to adopt him as we had him since birth. the child is now 2 and a half

Sun, 06/25/2017 - 10:43 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by norma (not verified)

Hi Norma,

I am very sorry to hear that. The child could qualify for survivor's benefits until they are 18 years old. I would recommend speaking to someone at the SSA regarding this. 1-800-772-1213.

-Eric

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 15:06 Permalink
Nitra (not verified)

I'm 31 yrs and my dad passed away this year at the time of me in my teenager years 14 or 15 I think my dad apply for ssdi I remember him and my mom speaking about it but I never received any kind of checks from him. He was award ssdi while I was in my teenage years. Can I report that to social security to receive any kind of back pay? Just a question

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 23:20 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Nitra (not verified)

Hi Nitra,

I am very sorry to hear that. I would recommend speaking to someone at the SSA about it though. Usually children can receive survivor's benefits up until they are 18 though so I am unsure you would qualify. The number to call is 1-800-772-1213.

Best,
Eric

Wed, 06/28/2017 - 09:21 Permalink
Holly (not verified)

My husband gets SSI & SSDI but me and my children only get $43 each everyone tells me that's not correct?? I thought me and my children would draw ssi as well, as I'm not working currently going back to school...please advise

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 13:35 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Holly (not verified)

Hi Holly,

Yes, your children could get benefits under his SSI. And under certain circumstances you can receive SSI and SSDI benefits at the same time.

-Eric

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 17:02 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Holly (not verified)

Hi Holly,

Yes, your children could get benefits under his SSI. And under certain circumstances you can receive SSI and SSDI benefits at the same time.

-Eric

Thu, 06/29/2017 - 17:02 Permalink
Billi jo (not verified)

I have custody of my nephew (by marriage). I got custody OVER year ago. When he came to me, he had SEVER behavior issues. And still does. Anyway I filled for disability for him almost year ago... and disability people is asking for a paper to be signed by biological parents, called financial permission. If they knew of any money, they would want him back. And that cannot happen. Drug addicts, homeless, theives. Just BAD. But my question is. What is this form for, and why is it needed?

Fri, 06/30/2017 - 21:05 Permalink
pamela (not verified)

Do you have 2 be married to the father of your kids whom receives ssi under disability,for your kids to be able to receive ssi through their father being on it??????

Sun, 07/02/2017 - 16:54 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by pamela (not verified)

Hi Pamela,
If the father receives SSI, benefits for the children would not be available as SSI is an income-based benefits program. If your children's father receives SSDI benefits, then your children may be eligible for benefits, regardless of the father's relationship with the mother.

Wed, 07/05/2017 - 09:34 Permalink

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