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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?

Becky (not verified)

My sons father is getting disability and also getting a check for him. He doesnt pay for ANYTHING for his son why is he getting a second check for my son. He only sees him every other weekend i support my son all on my own

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 00:51 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
You may want to contact the SSA regarding this, they may be able to re-assign your son's payee to someone that would use those benefits to support your son.

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 09:54 Permalink
Millie (not verified)

My granddaughter receives SSI benefits but I can't understand how,she is not disabled her father is not disabled, he works, pays child support, her mother is not disabled and she works also. This child has two other siblings with the same father and mother but she is the only one who gets a SSI check please help me understand if you can

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 15:28 Permalink
Pam (not verified)

My husband was just called today from his disability attorney to tell us the judge was in favor of my husband. We haven't gotten our letter yet. But with that knowledge should we call tomorrow and make sure our 14 year old daughter is put on his and taken off his

Wed, 07/12/2017 - 23:49 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Pam,
If you had listed her in the application, she may automatically be eligible, however it's not a bad idea to contact the SSA to confirm this or add her.

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 09:09 Permalink
Joann (not verified)

My husband got approved for disability and received his first check of 807.00 in the month of April, we also have a 13 year old daughter. Does anyone know why her check is only 15.00 per month? I know there have been changes, but that amount seems so low...

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 10:49 Permalink
Marcia (not verified)

My children's father is applying for disability. He wants our kids info for his application so they can get benefits. Who will the benefits go to if he files for them? Do I need to file myself? If he owes back child support will that be deducted from his benefits?

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 11:12 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Marcia,
Generally, the custodial parent may be assigned payee status for children who receive benefits. Child support may vary by state, so I really could not say if it would be deducted from his benefits.

Thu, 07/13/2017 - 13:25 Permalink
april (not verified)

I have a child with ADHD his dad past when he was 4 but didn't pay out any social security can my son still get benfits

Sat, 07/15/2017 - 12:29 Permalink
Michelle (not verified)

I've been on dialysis and receiving ssi for 7 yrs and my daughter has never recieved a check. I don't know why she hasn't received anything or who to talk to about this. When I filed before living the hospital I put her on the application and all paper work. Can you point me in the right direction to get answers? Thank you.

Sun, 07/16/2017 - 12:24 Permalink
Eric

Hi Michelle,

I am so sorry to hear that, I would recommend either calling the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 or speaking to a disability rights advocate or attorney.

-Eric

Mon, 07/17/2017 - 09:42 Permalink
Tammy (not verified)

My son is on ssi. His father passed away 2 Years ago. I didn't know that his ssi can convert to ssdi on his fathers record until now. Will he get back pay to two years ago? He also is 18,000 behind on child support. What will happen?

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 11:06 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Tammy,
Your child may be eligible for survivor's benefits, however he may not be able to receive back pay for survivor's benefits. As far as child support, I really could not say as laws on child support vary by state.

Tue, 07/18/2017 - 13:21 Permalink

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