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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?

april (not verified)

My son has ADHD his father past away when he was 4 but his dad did not pay out social security can my son get benfits

Sat, 07/08/2017 - 17:33 Permalink
Cynthia (not verified)

My Husband started receiving SSI benefits a couple of years ago. He owed child support for 3 of his children, which was about 80,000.00 for each child. After he was on SSI for about a year, his child support statements starting showing credits paid to the dept. He never made those payments but now all the support has been paid in full and he no longer owes since his children have reached 18. How does this happpen?

Sun, 07/09/2017 - 16:34 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Cynthia,
It's really hard to say as states have varying laws regarding child support and SSI, you may want to contact the office in your state that handles child support.

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 10:00 Permalink
STEPHANIE (not verified)

i had my son two years ago and my son father get ssi but he stop received payments because his grandmother pass and was his payee before my we found out i was pregnant.how can i apply for my son and what does my son father need to start getting payments again..or can i just apply for my son since he sign his birth certification

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 07:32 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Stephanie,
Unfortunately, SSI benefits do not include benefits for dependents, your child's father may want to contact the SSA regarding his payee, however.

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 09:55 Permalink
Virginia (not verified)

My son has recently became disabled and his father has worked in the past and I am on disability if my son a title to anything from his father

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 10:46 Permalink
Eric

Hi Virginia,

If his father is not currently receiving some sort of assistance such as SSDI or SSI then no. But he could qualify under your disability or on his own.

-Eric

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 12:07 Permalink
Eric

Hi Michelle,

It's really tough to say, since every case is different there is no black and white answer. But I would recommend to actively checking your account to see if there are any updates.

-Eric

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 12:10 Permalink
confused (not verified)

have apply for ssa for the last three years and was denied I am waiting for an final appeal. if I receive benefits for back pay will my child age 16 still get back pay now at age 19

Mon, 07/10/2017 - 18:14 Permalink
Confused (not verified)

I received a partial ssdi decision. I had brain surgery and it took almost 4 years to get this decision. I always worked( education). I'm working with lawyers to figure out my next step as it was considered a closed period of finding me disabled. During that time period my only daughter would of been eligible ( I would imagine) as I met qualifications. I WANT to know if she would be able to draw for that time period ALTHOUGH.... Her biological father( lives in another state with brain cancer) has been disabled SSDI. For many years she drawed off him. He is still hanging on so can a child draw off,both parents with SSDI. However we were never married. Any info would be appreciated. Thank yoi

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 10:31 Permalink
Tina (not verified)

I just leared about survivors benefits my dad died from cancer when i was 13 ,my mother passed away i learned she nor i ever recieved this is there any way i still could get tht money i was suppost to get because i wasnt old enough to know or do anything about it? Thank u

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 15:57 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Tina,
The SSA does not provide back pay for survivor's benefits, you may be eligible to receive them now, however you may not be able to receive any money for any time that you were eligible but did not apply for them.

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:43 Permalink
Wendy (not verified)

My ex and I are divorced we have two minor children we were married for 17 years if he is approved for disabity do I get a benefit I have full custody of our kids .. if he gets approved how will social security send the check in my name or theyre name

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 17:43 Permalink
Stacey (not verified)

Partial approval SSDI FOR 16 MONTHS( said after surgery) I was back to normal( ha). Massive brain surgery. Question. Can a child receive past benefits on behalf of me her mother even if she was drawing off her father( ssdi )( FOR YEARS UNTIL HER 18TH.? DO I have a shot for her backpay or does a dependent only draw off of one parent? Not been with her father for 15 years? Help

Tue, 07/11/2017 - 17:52 Permalink

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