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Is entitlement of a young spouse with a child in care precluded if the young spouse is divorced?

Hi there, No it is not. The child-in-care spousal benefit is available for a young ex-spouse (less than age 62) if: -They were married at least 10 years, -The applicant is currently unmarried, -They are caring for the claimant’s minor child (under age 16) or disabled adult child, -Their former spouse is eligible for Social…

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How will my Social Security benefits affect my disabled son’s SSI?

Full question: I have a 25 year old son with Down syndrome. He receives SSI currently. His father/my ex-husband and I just turned 63 this year are eligible to receive Social Security benefits. My ex has maxed out his benefits and if I start drawing SS now I will get $1200 per month. How will…

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Are children over 18 eligible for child benefits?

Full question: So my kids were getting benefits while they were with me but now it’s under the care of my in-laws so the benefits got cancelled, so now they are over 18 years old so can they claim the rest of what they never got and how? And do they need to a their…

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Are our adopted minor children eligible for Social Security benefits?

Full question: Hi Martha, I am turning 64 and retired. My wife is 53. We have two adopted children 11 & 9 yrs old. Can they receive Social Security benefits? Hello, This is a good question. Yes, when you start collecting Social Security retirement benefits, your minor children are entitled to benefits until age 18,…

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Can my disabled adult child switch from SSDI based on her record to SSDI based on my record?

Full question: My adult unmarried child has a disability that started before age 22 and qualifies for SSDI. Based on her work record she has 40 quarters, and a monthly income below the SGA limit. If she starts receiving SSDI based on her work record, can she then reapply once I start drawing Social Security…

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Can the higher earning spouse collect child in care benefits from the lower earning spouse’s record?

Full question: I am 62 and my higher earning spouse is currently 66, but plans to not collect his Social Security until age 70. We have a 30-year-old adult disabled child (from birth) who lives with us. If I collect my OWN reduced benefit now, can my husband collect the Child in Care benefits from…

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