Benefits for Disabled Children

Children who are disabled are entitled to receive disability social security payments for the entirety of his or her life. A disabled child may depend on a parent’s or caretaker’s help for the rest of their lives. There are currently two programs that pay disability benefits to disabled children: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

When a parent retires, becomes disabled him or herself, or dies, it is possible for benefits to be paid to the parent’s children over the age of 18 who were disabled before turning 22 and are still disabled. Social security benefits for disabled children may continue as long as they are unable to work because of a disability. In all other cases, Social Security benefits stop at the age of 18.

For children under the age of 18 whose families have little income and few resources, Social Security pays out SSI payments. These payments are based on a child’s need as opposed to prior work experience. Regardless of whether a parent is retired, disabled, or has died, a child can continue to receive this payments. The benefits will continue as long as the child is disabled and little income or resources.

A minor under the age of 18 is classified as disabled if he or she, due to a mental or physical condition, has severe or marked functional limitations. The condition experienced must last a minimum of 12 months or result in the child’s death.

Over the age of 18, a child is considered disabled if he or she meets the adult definition of disability. This means that any child over 18 must have a condition that is severe enough that it prevents them from doing any kind of work for which they are qualified.

Contact an Indianapolis Social Security Lawyer

If your disabled child has been turned down for social security benefits and you feel that this has been done in error, contact the Indianapolis social security lawyers of the Charles D. Hankey Law Office at 317-634-8565.