Your Children’s Benefits Under Your Social Security Account
Q: Can my children obtain SS benefits under my account if they do not live at home with me?
Whether or not your children can receive benefits will depend on your specific relationship with them. For a child to be able to obtain benefits under your social security account, he or she must be financially dependent upon you. A child is automatically considered financially dependent on you, regardless of where he or she resides, in the following cases:
• The child is your legitimate, natural child
• He or she is your adopted child
• He or she is your natural but illegitimate child for whom a judge has issued a determination of support, or for whom you make regular financial contributions.
If you have a recognized, illegitimate child who does not reside in your home, and for whom a judge has not made an official determination of support, you can give evidence of that child’s financial dependence upon you by providing:
• Paperwork showing that your child is qualifies as your dependant in other state and federal programs
• Old W2s and other tax forms showing that you claimed your child as a dependent
• Records that you made periodic payments for the child
• Other evidence of the child’s dependence
April 7th, 2009 at 4:25 pm
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May 1st, 2009 at 7:26 pm
Many people who apply for Social Security disability benefits without the help of a social security lawyer will often have a difficult time with the process, putting even more burden on an already difficult situation. A competent social security lawyer can make it easier for you to avail of such benefits, which are often granted depending on your qualifying points. With the many different kinds of Social Security disability benefits available, a social security lawyer can help you sort through them and help find the one that best fits your needs. A social security lawyer can even help you with the qualification process.
There are actually a few disability benefits offered by the Social Security system.
May 21st, 2009 at 5:39 pm
You can also call the 800 number for the Social Security Administration and ask them for the pertinent information which would be how many quarters you have, what your DLI is, etc. To locate your local Social Security office, simply call 1 800 772 1213 or visit the Social Security Administration’s website.
Q: “Why don’t I qualify for SSD when I worked the majority of my life?”
A: This is a situation that is different for every person. When you pay into Social Security it is almost like when you pay for health coverage. A certain amount of time after you stop paying your coverage will end.
May 26th, 2009 at 5:43 pm
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May 28th, 2009 at 5:45 pm
Your Social Security Benefits Questions: Social Security Credits
Q: According to Social Security, I haven’t obtained enough credits to be eligible for benefits. What are Social Security credits, and how can I not have enough of them when I’ve worked and paid taxes for years?
A: When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn credits that are used to qualify you for social security benefits. The number of credits you receive is based on both income and the number of years worked. With each year that passes, the amount of money you need to make in order to earn social security credits rises; in 2008, it is one credit for $1,050 of earnings. These credits are also called quarters, as you can earn a maximum of four of them a year; any social security “quarters” that you earn during your working career will remain on your record even during times of unemployment.
June 30th, 2009 at 6:18 pm
County clinics are there for people who do not have medical insurance. When you first contact these clinics you should not immediately tell them of your medical problems. Why? Because underfunded county clinics often turn away those with complex medical problems, insisting that they do not have enough money to treat you. When they hear of the depth of your disability, they may turn your away without letting you see even one doctor. You just simply them that you do not have medical insurance and you need a primary doctor.
July 5th, 2009 at 9:38 pm
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July 23rd, 2009 at 12:07 pm
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July 31st, 2009 at 12:13 pm
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August 15th, 2009 at 12:24 pm
The process of getting your Social Security Disability benefits can take a very long time, and you will have to fill out a lot of documents as well as submit to an interview with a representative from the Social Security Administration. In case you are denied Social Security Disability benefits, you may even have to face a judge, which is yet another good reason to have a social security lawyer on your side. Since the appeal process can last as long as two years, and you may be denied more than twice at the minimum, hiring the services of a social security lawyer makes a lot of sense. A social security lawyer can speed up the appeal process and get you your benefits in a shorter period of time.
It is important for you take your benefits claim seriously and to do what your social security lawyer suggests at all times.
September 23rd, 2009 at 7:52 pm
Many claimants, however, feel it is worth appealing to see if their claim might be remanded and have a chance to be heard a second time. Again, it is recommended that you have a social security lawyer or other representative by your side during an appeal at this level.
Q: Will a social security lawyer coordinate with representatives from Social Security on all official matters pertaining to your claim?
A: It is best to let your social security lawyer handle all communication with the agency. Social Security will usually contact only your attorney. An attorney will sometimes let representatives speak with their clients for certain situations.