Indianapolis Social Security Disability Lawyer

Child SSDI Benefits

Anyone who has become unable to work due to disability will naturally be concerned about the future of his or her family. Fortunately, the Social Security Administration provides assistance to the family members of disabled workers, including their children.

Who Qualifies for Child SSDI Benefits?

The children of a disabled person can qualify for Social Security Disability payments if:

• Their disabled parent has worked long enough to qualify for benefits
• They are under age 18, or 19 if still attending high school
• They are the biological children, adopted children, or (in some cases) stepchildren of the disabled parent
• They are unmarried

An unmarried child over the age of 18 may still qualify for social security disability benefits if he or she also became disabled by the age of 22.

The spouse of a disabled worker may also qualify for benefits, regardless of his or her age, if he or she cares for a child under the age of 16.

How much are Social Security Disability Benefits?

Eligible family remembers may receive monthly payments of up to 50% of the disabled worker's monthly payment. A person's disability benefits will not be reduced if other eligible family members also receive benefits.

The exact amount of monthly payments will vary depending on a family's assets and total income, severity of disability, and other variables.

Contact an Indianapolis Child SSDI Benefits Attorney

Applying for social security benefits for family members of a person with a disability is a long, complicated process. A good attorney can greatly reduce the amount of stress involved for you, while working to make sure you receive the payments you deserve.

To speak with an experienced Indianapolis social security disability lawyer, contact the Charles D. Hankey Law Office at (317) 634-8565.