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YOUR CHILDREN MAY ALSO GET DISABILITY BENEFITS!

 Social Security disability may replace some income for adults who become disabled due to a physical or mental impairment.  It may also pay benefits to dependent children who are under 18 years old--or up to age 19 if they are still in high school.

Dependent children are usually eligible to receive a benefit in addition to their parent who has become disabled.  

Disability has an impact on the entire family.  Children continue to need food, clothing, education and medical/dental care.  Dependent's benefits from Social Security can help cover these expenses for a disabled parent.

If your disability claim is being handled by a professional--an advocate or attorney--he/she will be sure to protect your children's rights to benefits.  If you are handling your own claim, be sure to notify Social Security that you have dependent children when you apply for benefits.  When benefits are approved, contact your local Social Security field office (not the hearing office) and ask if your child or children are set up for dependent's benefits.

 If you received past due benefits or "back pay," your children may also be entitled to back pay.

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Charles W. Forsythe is a founder and partner in The Forsythe Firm, a Social Security advocacy firm in Huntsville, AL. 

 


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