Do you get SSDI if your child never worked?
SSDI is a benefit available to people who have paid taxes to the Social Security Administration (SSA), much like Social Security retirement. Even if your adult child never worked, he may be eligible for Social Security “child” benefits based on your Social Security earnings record (or the other parent’s earnings record) if your child:
What happens to your Social Security benefits if your child is disabled?
Social Security will pay the attorney 25% of the past due benefit or $6,000 – whichever is less. If the claim is unsuccessful, there is no fee. I understand that once a parent of a seriously disabled adult child retires, dies or becomes disabled, the disabled child may qualify for a much higher benefit on the parent’s social security account.
Can a disabled adult collect Social Security benefits?
If your adult child is disabled and can’t do any significant amount work, he or she may be able to collect Social Security child benefits or SSI disability benefits. By Melissa Linebaugh, Contributing Author
Is it possible to work with Social Security disability?
Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you’re interested in working. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to work and still receive monthly payments. The Ticket to Work program may help you if you’d like to work.
SSDI is a benefit available to people who have paid taxes to the Social Security Administration (SSA), much like Social Security retirement. Even if your adult child never worked, he may be eligible for Social Security “child” benefits based on your Social Security earnings record (or the other parent’s earnings record) if your child:
Can a disabled child apply for Social Security disability?
A disabled child or young adult whose income is low enough to qualify for SSI (Supplemental Security Income) can apply for SSI (see our article, Social Security Disability and SSI for Children, for more information), but Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits can be higher.
If your adult child is disabled and can’t do any significant amount work, he or she may be able to collect Social Security child benefits or SSI disability benefits. By Melissa Linebaugh, Contributing Author
Is it possible to work while on Social Security disability?
Social Security’s work incentives and Ticket to Work programs can help you if you’re working or interested in working. Special rules make it possible for people receiving Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to work and still receive monthly payments.