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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 there,
They may only be eligible for back pay if they were eligible at the time of the parent or guardian's application for benefits.

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 13:45 Permalink
Shelly (not verified)

My fiance draws ssi .we have a ten month ild baby my fiance only gets 490 a month and im not woking can my son draw off his daddy

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 14:31 Permalink
Connie (not verified)

HI, my son has been receiving benefits from his fathers disability for over a year, he won a case in February for back pay for for more years, we haven't heard anything on when that money will be coming in. How long does it normally take to receive if we already get monthly deposits?

Tue, 04/18/2017 - 23:19 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

My kids dad gets a ssi check can my children draw feom him ? and he is ordered to pay child support but doesn't what can I do ?

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 01:47 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

If a child stays with the biological mother and has never lived anywhere else can the grandmother who is the child's father who gets ssi use her address to get benefits started for the child?

Fri, 04/21/2017 - 20:23 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
In that situation, no, as the child may not be eligible for benefits based off of the grandparent if that was the case.

Mon, 04/24/2017 - 14:28 Permalink
Wayne (not verified)

My stepgrandaughter is mentaly impaired and her mother receives 700.$ a month but spends it on herself , nothingon the girl.Child does not reside with her and we feed, clothe , raise the child. Is this not illegal?

Sat, 04/22/2017 - 16:37 Permalink
Eric

Hi Wayne,
I am sorry to hear that. If you believe of any suspicious activity you can call the SSA and give them a report: 1-800-772-1213

Best of Luck,
Eric

Thu, 04/27/2017 - 15:18 Permalink
Lupe (not verified)

Im on ssdi and my 17 yr old daughter recieves auxiliary bennefits under my case.her father has just this year started making child support payments of 250 a month. Do i have to report payments, and will our benifets be affected.

Sat, 04/22/2017 - 22:27 Permalink
Bryan

Hi there,
You may want to contact your local SSA office, as family law varies by state and I really could not say if you would be required to report these payments or if they would affect your benefits.

Wed, 04/26/2017 - 14:01 Permalink
Lupe (not verified)

I live in california and im on ssdi my 17 yr old daughter recieves benefits under my case. Her father started making child support payments this yr 250 a month. Will these payments affect our benefits? Do i have to report this to social security?
Tgank you

Sat, 04/22/2017 - 22:59 Permalink

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