Can My Children Receive Benefits If I Have a Disability?
The Social Security Administration grants benefits to people with disabilities in the USA, Puerto Rico, and the US Virgin Islands. To do this, certain requirements must be met, and the most important is to suffer from a disabling illness according to Social Security. Today there are doubts regarding Social Security. In fact, many people with disabilities wonder if their children can get benefits. That is why in this article we want to tell you everything related to this topic.
If I have a disability, can my children get Social Security benefits?
The Social Security Administration provides benefits to children who have parents with disabilities. These benefits are of great help as they help cover the needs of the family group. In addition, they allow your child to complete school. Likewise, when a parent becomes disabled or dies, these benefits serve as financial stability for the family.
What requirements must your children meet to obtain benefits if you have a disability?
These are the requirements that your child must meet to obtain benefits if you have a disability recognized by Social Security:
- Being single
- Be under 18 years old
Benefits are also received for minors in cases where, on the other hand, the child has become disabled before reaching the age of 22. In the latter case, a medical evaluation will be required and may require to submit paperwork in the Agency. Always count on us.
What do you need to apply for benefits for your child?
When applying for benefits for your child, it is important that you gather the following documents:
- Birth certificate, or another proof of birth or adoption.
- Social Security numbers of your child and that of the father or mother.
The documents requested may vary depending on the benefit. Let's say you've applied for survivor benefits for your children. To do this, proof of the death of the father or mother must be presented. If the request is made for a child with a disability, you must present medical proof as evidence.
Can benefits continue after your child turns 18?
Benefits will stop when your child turns 18. An exception will be made if they are still a student or have a disability. If your child is still in school, Social Security will send you a notice informing you that your child's benefits will stop when he or she turns 18. Now, benefits will not be interrupted if your child is studying full-time, whether in primary or secondary school.
However, if your child is under 19 years old and still studying in a primary or secondary school, you should pay attention to the instructions in the notice. Thus, the benefits will continue. To do this, you must complete a declaration of attendance, which must be certified by a school official. Generally, benefits will continue until your child graduates or two months before turning 19.
How much can a family receive from disability benefit payments?
A child can receive up to half or all of the disability benefits that the parent receives. If a child receives survivor benefits, he or she may receive up to 70% of the deceased parent's benefits. However, it is important to know that there is a limit to the amount of money a family group can receive. In this way, a family can receive a payment based on each computation of Social Security benefits. This maximum payment can range between 150% and 180% of the father or mother's social benefit.
Do you want to apply for disability benefits?
This information we have given you is important to obtain benefits if you have a disability. As you can see, your children will have access to these benefits as long as they meet the aforementioned requirements and documents. Likewise, when requesting your benefits, a lawyer from Fuentes & Fuentes can provide you with the help you need during the approval process.
Contact us right now and we will be your legal representatives to submit your application or appeal. We are the best Social Security lawyers in Puerto Rico and we do not charge fees until your case is approved.
