I have a case pending with Social Security. I applied for disability because I am bipolar and have gone thru 4 jobs in less than a year. If I am approved will my 13 year old son receive benefits?
2006-09-20 11:10:28 · 6 answers · asked by andieangel2003 2 in Health ➔ Mental Health
MAYBE! There are two basic disability programs: SSI and SSDI. SSI is need based and benefits are only paid to the disabled individual.
SSDI usually, but not always, pays benefits to dependents. You have to have a high enough PIA (that's your benefit amount) in order to have a higher MFB (maximum family benefit).
The general rule of thumb is with one dependent, MOST claimants chldren will receive a check equal to 50% of the parent's check but the parent will be the representative payee and responsible for spending that child's check ON THE CHILD (housing, clothing, food....)
2006-09-21 08:55:10 · answer #1 · answered by Steve 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes,I received 50% of my check as a dependent benefit for my son while he was a minor.Hopefully you put on your initial application that you have a dependent so they are aware of it.
2006-09-20 15:28:36 · answer #2 · answered by stellablue1959 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
When my dad got SSD, he did get checks for me and my sister, but they were about 25% of what he got. He didn't have to give them to us or anything, they were just used for expenses associated with raising children.
2006-09-20 11:13:19 · answer #3 · answered by rita_alabama 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes, I recieve benifits. My father is also disabled but for a different reasons but your son will recieve benifits.
2006-09-20 11:12:25 · answer #4 · answered by Kneisha G 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
your son wont receive them himself but u will get a bit extra for him in ur check. im on it so i would know
2006-09-20 11:13:18 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes they do.
2006-09-20 11:12:36 · answer #6 · answered by fayem7 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋