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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?

Angela (not verified)

My 17 yr old is requesting their full amount of ss survivors and i still have children until 16 do i have to give her the full amount cause shes demanding it?

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 10:54 Permalink
Kamille (not verified)

My husband is disabled and has full custody of 2 of his girls from a previous marriage and his ex wife has full custody of the other 2 girls. We also have a child of our own. There is no child support order in place since they each have custody of 2 children. Will all of the children be eligible for benefits?

Wed, 11/15/2017 - 17:05 Permalink
Bryan

In reply to by Crystal (not verified)

Hi Crystal,
he may, depending on how much SSI he is eligible for and how much he would receive in SSDI benefits through his father.

Mon, 11/20/2017 - 09:29 Permalink
Bj (not verified)

My son receives benefits thru his father ssdi , my son recently has been diagnosed with a disability I want to apply for ssi for him is it possible that my son can receive both ssi & ssdi thru his father

Fri, 11/17/2017 - 00:33 Permalink
Shellie (not verified)

I received a letter stating that I was approved for ssdi but I asked about auxiliary benefits for my 2 children and they told me that my kids wouldn't get anything even though they do hit all the marks for qualifying. I'm not sure why they said that and am confused.

Mon, 11/20/2017 - 14:11 Permalink
Eric

In reply to by Shellie (not verified)

Hi Shellie,

I am sorry to hear that. If your children are both above 18, that could be the reason why. If not, I really can't accurately say why they wouldn't be approved.

Tue, 11/21/2017 - 09:24 Permalink
tb (not verified)

My children's father was just approved for disability @ $535 per month. I am going to apply for auxilary benefits for the children. How much would they be eligible for?

Mon, 11/20/2017 - 16:10 Permalink

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