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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?

Bryan

Hi Calie,
As long as his child remains eligible, he may still receive benefits based off of his father's SSDI benefits.

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 15:58 Permalink
Paulene (not verified)

HI I just got approved for ssdi and my disability began in 2012 .I have a ten month old baby will she be eligible for dependent benefits and backpay and is it calculated by her age or a set percentage? ? Thank u

Wed, 07/13/2016 - 18:47 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Paulene,
Yes, you child may be eligible for benefits based off of you account, and it would be around half the amount of your benefits.

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 09:44 Permalink
Nichol (not verified)

I recieve ssi and was told to go sign up for my 14yr old who is bipolar and has adhd...do u all think he will qualify..fyi...i was told by my doctors office to do so...he is also sziezo effective

Thu, 07/14/2016 - 23:34 Permalink
vmw

Hi Nichol,

Although your doctor has recommended you to receive SSI for your child, it does not guarantee you will be able to receive benefits. You will need to review the Blue Book to see if your son qualifies, document your son's behavior, and get your doctor to fill out a residual functional capacity form. Hope this helps!

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:31 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

My soon to be ex just got approved with social security. He is very sick and cannot work. I have sole custody of a 14 yr old and a 8 yr old. I recently contacted socialsecurity and they needed my info as well as children's info, they set me up next month with a phone interview, what happens after that?

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:33 Permalink
vmw

Thank you for your question. I believe they will have a phone interview with you to ask about your ex's medical condition, past medical history, past jobs, and if he is able to work in order for him to quality for social security benefits.

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 11:51 Permalink
Kristin (not verified)

I have permanent custody of my thirteen year old sister. Am I eligible to get help with her in any away through ssi?

Fri, 07/15/2016 - 15:30 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Kristin,
If your sister has a disability, she may be eligible for benefits, however she would need to meet the income and financial resource limits, along with the medical criteria, to qualify.

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 12:03 Permalink
Kristal (not verified)

My dad adopted my son 11 years ago and has been receiving Social Security disability benefits through my dad and my deceased mom...I am trying to get guardianship of my son soon and I am wondering if he will still receive his money even if I have guardianship?

Sat, 07/16/2016 - 00:10 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

I have recently been awarded SS. I have a son who was diagnosed with Asbergers Syndrome at 21 years old and ADHD. He currently takes medication and is holding down a full time job making approximately $1100 to $1200 per month. He is now 27 years old and doesn't want to apply for SS to his credit but my LTD co. who currently pays an offset to my SS benefit wants me to apply for my sons benefit since I listed him on my initial application as a dependent. Back then his condition was different and was having difficulty holding a job. Since then his condition has improved. Should I or do I have a right to make a claim?

Mon, 07/18/2016 - 19:19 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
You may want to put the claim forward, since your son is close to the substantial gainful activity limit of 1,130 a month, he may qualify for benefits depending on the severity of his condition.

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 09:17 Permalink
Jenn from FL (not verified)

My 17 year old daughter has been diagnosed with ADHD, Anxiety, mood disorder and substance abuse. She is in a residential facility now, but will be discharged next week because our private insurance doesn't feel she is meeting criteria for that level of care. Could she be eligible to collect benefits for outpatient care, secondary insurance and/or help with schooling. Her last school doesn't feel they are a fit for her any longer. Very upsetting situation. I worry about her not getting the help she needs when she comes home. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Tue, 07/19/2016 - 15:44 Permalink
Lynn McCutcheon (not verified)

Hello my question is my son's father and I are no longer together. So here is the thing he gets SSDI for himself and with us having a child together does he get a portion of this, because this is what I was told and if this is true how do I go by getting this for my son?

Wed, 07/20/2016 - 12:46 Permalink
Tina (not verified)

My child father get ssdi and been getting it for about a year almost two I'm just now finding out, but he has two other kids besides mine, and he is married I don't know if the divorce is final yet but I was wondering can my son still receive ssdi and will he receive back pay from when he file or when I file....

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 00:51 Permalink
Amanda (not verified)

My dad filed for ssd when I was still n school it took over 7 yes for them to approve him and he always said we would recieves backpay from time he filled to when I dropped out of school he has recieved all his backpay and I haven't got any how do I know if i was supposed to get paid or not

Thu, 07/21/2016 - 19:52 Permalink

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