Childrens Benefits Eligibility As It Relates to Residency and Supplemental Security Income
View PDF | Print View
by: albert.tobega
Total views: 59
Word Count: 396
Q: Will my children still qualify for Social Security benefits if they no longer live at home?
A: Social Security benefits regulations do not specifically address the issue of residency. The regulations do appear to suggest that any child mature enough to live away from home is ineligible for Social Security benefits. In order to be eligible, a child must be (i) unmarried, (ii) no older than 18, (iii) 18 to 19 years of age and a full time student in grade 12 or below, or (iv) either 18 years of age or older and disabled (the disability having commenced prior to age 22). In (iii) above, Social Security benefits end at either (i) graduation or (ii) two months after the childs 19th birthday, whichever comes first. The same regulations apply regardless of whether the children in question are natural born to you, adopted by you or your stepchildren. From reading the above, it is reasonable to assume that the answer is no.
Q: Will my children receive Social Security benefits if I receive SSI (Supplemental Security Income) benefits?
A: Simply put, no. Children whose parents receive Supplemental Security Income benefits are not eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Only qualified individuals may receive Supplemental Security Income benefits; no spouse, child or survivor may concurrently receive Social Security benefits. The purpose of Supplemental Security Income is to provide financial support to people of limited financial means who are either (i) 65 years of age or older, (ii) blind, or (iii) disabled. To qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits, you cannot have more than $2,000 in assets, or $3,000 if you are married. Even in circumstances in which only one member of a couple is eligible for Supplemental Security Income benefits, part of the ineligible spouses income may be considered part of their allowable financial resources. Monthly SSI payments (as of January 2010) are $674 for individuals and $1,011 for eligible couples. Qualified individuals must also be United States residents and either a U.S. citizen or a noncitizen who has lawfully been granted permanent residence. Individuals who have never been engaged in employment covered by Social Security and certain noncitizens granted special immigrant status by the Department of Homeland Security may also be eligible for SSI benefits. Related information Florida social security lawyers ...
About the Author
More coverage of social security disability attorney, goto hillandponton.com.
Rating: Not yet rated