Social Security offers support to parents who have a dependent child with a disability, just like in Spain and other countries. There are different possibilities depending on your personal situation in the United States. In the event of having to look after your child for a lifetime, they may qualify to collect benefits.
It could be the case that you start collecting Social Security retirement benefits or disability benefits. At that moment, your dependent child may be eligible for some financial support. Caregivers, representatives, and parents of a child with a disability younger than 18 could apply for their kids to collect SSI payments.
SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income and it is usually to receive monthly payments for low incomes. But it could be possible to get it if you are blind or have a disability that qualifies. Or else, for children with a disability under 18 years of age. Social Security informs it is for those with a medical condition only.
What is the amount my child could collect from the Social Security SSI payment?
If the condition your child has meets the definition of disability from Social Security, and does not exceed the income limits, the amount may be different in each state. Unfortunately, there is no exact amount for the SSI for your dependent child. Bear in mind that some states increase those payments while others do not.
Therefore, it is advisable to contact your local office and a Social Security agent will provide you with more accurate information. For example, according to SSA, a minor with a disability could earn up to $1,003.07. In general, SSI payments are 914 dollars per month in 2023. It is always best to check it to plan the budget.
How long can it take to get SSA payments for SSI?
These payments may be immediate according to Social Security information. It usually takes between 3 to 6 months to verify if your child is eligible or not. Meeting all the requirements is essential to get SSI checks. However, there are some medical conditions that qualify for fast payments for a maximum of six months.
Certainly, this will be enough time for Social Security to determine if your child’s disability can qualify or not. Some of these conditions are total deafness or blindness, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, muscular dystrophy, severe intellectual disability, birth weight lower than 2 pounds, or symptomatic HIV infection.
Consequently, any of the aforementioned conditions could provide your kids with fast SSI payments. If after this period the state agency finds this condition is not severe enough for SSI payments, you will not have to give that money back to Social Security. They will also check on periodical reviews if your child’s disability still continues.