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Dependent Back Pay

Submitted by Anonymous (not verified) on

If I get back pay, will my dependents get back pay as well? And will they automatically receive payments or do I need to apply for them separately?

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Hello. If Social Security approves your claim and gives you back pay, you will receive benefits for every month that passed since you became eligible for SSDI. If you have a spouse or dependent children who are entitled to benefits based on your SSDI claim, they will also receive back pay.

Mon, 11/26/2018 - 13:52 Permalink
Anne L Dolezal (not verified)

I was approved for SSDI in July....My disabled (before age 22) son, was approved in November for Adult Benefits....will he get back pay???

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 10:51 Permalink
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In reply to by Anne L Dolezal (not verified)

Hi Anne,

His awards letter should state if he is receiving back pay or not. It would depend on when the SSA deems as his "date of onset" for his disability and how long between applying and getting proved.

Tue, 02/04/2020 - 16:46 Permalink
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In reply to by mshawn (not verified)

Hi mshawn,

Your children may be able to receive auxiliary benefits under your SSDI. They will need to be under 18 (or enrolled fulltime in school), unmarried, and your dependents.

Fri, 04/03/2020 - 14:30 Permalink
Joe jangle (not verified)

I just got approved for SSDI but it did not say if my kids will get money, and they are 6 and 8 years old do they do that seperate

Wed, 07/15/2020 - 14:12 Permalink

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