I have been on SS disability for about 6 years. I was under the impression that children of disabled persons can also receive a check that is a certain percentage of what the disabled parent receives. I inquired a few times and was told that my child wasn't eligible because I was receiving all that I could get, and that maybe if my disability check was more, then the child could receive one as well. I don't understand this since I know so many people whose children received checks due to their disabled parent. One in particular is a man who claimed he has 8 children, only 3 of them ever lived with him, and when he got his disability, each of those 8 grown children received several thousand dollars in back pay. What exactly are the rules here? Thanks.
2007-12-11 06:34:36 · 9 answers · asked by Ribbons 3 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Excuse me, but I did work...I just happened to have had a very bad thing happen to me at the age of 23, and I eventually recovered enough to go back to work but, unfortunately, I am no longer employed. I am still disabled due to this chronic condition, making every day a struggle. The welfare comments are not appreciated.
2007-12-11 08:29:54 · update #1
Here is some information on SS disability to help you: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10029.html#part7 You should try the 800 number and discuss the situation with them.
2007-12-11 06:48:01 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds like you were just barely able to collect anything yourself. This is what they meant when you asked. You haven't put enough into your SS account to cover the child.
2007-12-11 06:39:49 · answer #2 · answered by sensible_man 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My sister was a minor when BOTH of our parents were on disability, and at that time, when my dad got his back pay (6 months or so later) my sister and dad both got back pay checks.
2007-12-11 06:37:58 · answer #3 · answered by primalclaws1974 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
There's a max benefit based on your income and the number of years you paid into the system. It sounds like you are collecting it right now.
2007-12-11 07:11:47 · answer #4 · answered by Yak Rider 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My husband applied for SSD, and they said his child (that lives with his ex wife) will get a monthly check equal to 50% of what my husband gets. So if my husband gets $1000 a month, his son will also get $500 a month.
2007-12-11 06:39:57 · answer #5 · answered by kathleenjohnson 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
What ever happened to the SS goal of a retirement fund for the working people ?
It should have never become a welfare system what particularly gripes me is the people getting it who have NEVER contributed to it.
2007-12-11 07:15:41 · answer #6 · answered by klby 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
Perhaps because the child is being supported by your husband or the child's biological father, as it should be.
2007-12-11 07:05:52 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
Why do you assume that your child is entitled to Social Security.
2007-12-11 06:48:28 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 5⤋
i am not inclined to help you here.
2007-12-11 06:45:29 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 6⤋