Social Security Disability Benefits for Spouses, Children and “Disabled Adult Children”
This is how a spouse can get a monthly benefits check based on the fact that their husband or wife has qualified for disability benefits:
- You’re 62. At age 62 and up, a person can receive benefits based their spouse meeting the requirements to get Social Security Disability. You won’t get—or need—this benefit if your own record of working and paying taxes under Social Security would mean you could receive a higher benefit on your own. And if you collect this before you reach full retirement age, it could reduce how much you get later.
- You’re caring for an underage child. If you’re caring for your spouse’s child who’s under 16, you can get a benefit from Social Security Disability no matter your age—and without a retirement reduction later.
- You’re divorced from a person who gets Social Security Disability. If you were married for at least 10 years, you’re 62, you haven’t remarried, and you couldn’t get a higher amount from Social Security under your own name, you could get benefits.
Children of a Social Security Disability benefits recipient can also get disability themselves in these situations:
- Under 18. A child must be a full-time student up to 12th grade. If they’re still in school, they can qualify for benefits at age 19. They also must be unmarried.
- Over 18. Social Security has a benefit for a “disabled adult child” whose parent qualifies for disability benefits. Maybe that child never had much chance to work and earn an income themselves. They must have an impairment that meets the standards for disability benefits; their condition must have started before they turned 22; and they must be unmarried.
Dependents who receive disability benefits don’t receive the full amount that their spouse or parent receives, but when a key member of the household is sidelined from work, these additional benefits can be a huge help.
You can discuss this for free with the disability attorney team at The Clarkson Firm to see if you should apply for family member disability benefits.
Get My Free Consultation! »
Social Security Disability Survivor Benefits in Alabama and the Southeast
When a loved one who received Social Security Disability benefits dies, help is available to the family members they leave behind.
Losing someone close to you, and the support they brought in, is gutting. Social Security recognizes this and transfers some of the assistance to you.
You could receive these benefits as:
- A spouse (who is not remarried, depending on age)
- A former spouse who was married to the deceased person for at least 10 years
- A child of the person who died
- A parent of the person who had benefits, if the parent depended on their child for support
As the husband or wife of someone who received Social Security Disability before they died, the amount you receive could vary from a portion of your spouse’s benefits to 100% of their benefits, depending on your age, disability status, and responsibility for a child under 16.
Social Security has a cap on how much all of the members of a family can collect based on the qualifying record of a deceased relative. If multiple spouses and exes, children, or parents claim benefits, each could see a reduced amount.
The Clarkson Firm is a family disability law firm devoted to helping other families.
In a time of grief and uncertainty, we want to see you and your family getting the support you need to move forward.
Contact Us Today! »Help for Every Step of Getting Disability Benefits
Are you trying to figure out if you should even try getting disability benefits? Do you need to put in an application? Have you already applied, but been turned down? Your Alabama Social Security Disability lawyer can step in at any point and help you.
How Does Social Security Disability Work? Get Answers.
Social Security Disability is a huge, complicated program that often doesn’t seem like it cares much about you and your needs. Can’t get answers to your questions? Your disability attorney from The Clarkson Firm is the one who truly cares and guides you. Talk to us.
Common Questions About SSD »
X
The information contained in the clarksonfirm.com website is provided for informational purposes only and should not be construed as legal advice or an offer to perform services on any subject matter. The content of this website contains general information and may not reflect current legal developments, verdicts, or settlements. Recipients of content from this site, clients, potential law firm clients, or otherwise, should not act or refrain from acting based on any content included in the site without seeking appropriate legal or other professional advice on the particular facts and circumstances at issue from an attorney licensed in the recipient’s state. The Clarkson Firm expressly disclaims all liability with respect to actions taken or not taken based on any or all of the information or other contents of this site. The transmission of this form, in part or in whole, and/or communication with The Clarkson Firm and any of its affiliates via text, e-mail, or through this site does not constitute or create an attorney-client relationship between any client law firms, The Clarkson Firm, or any recipients. The Clarkson Firm will not share your information with any third-party marketing and sales organizations. Nothing herein is intended to represent you, nor is it intended to create an attorney-client relationship. The content of any email or SMS message sent to The Clarkson Firm or any of its employees at the email addresses or SMS numbers set forth in this website or communication messages will not create an attorney-client relationship. By clicking “submit” below, you consent to allow The Clarkson Firm to store and process the information submitted above to contact you via SMS and/or email.
