If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have.
If you have only one child, your child will likely receive about half of your monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Your children will not...Can a Child Get SSDI If the Parent Is Disabled?
Updated March 17, 2025
If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have.
If you have only one child, your child will likely receive about half of your monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Your children will not...
If you are approved for SSDI, your child or children may get benefits. When you qualify, your children will also be eligible in many cases. The benefit amount available to your children will depend on how much you paid in, your benefit amount, and the number of qualifying family members you have.
If you have only one child, your child will likely receive about half of your monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. Your children will not...
In some cases, you can continue to get some or all your beneficiary/loved one’s Social Security Disability benefits after they pass away. These are known as Survivor’s Benefits. You may also receive a one-time payment of $255 for a death benefit.
If you have questions or concerns, or if the Social Security Administration denies your Pittsburgh Survivor’s Benefits, the team from Berger and Green can help you fight for the payments you deserve....
If your medical condition heals on its own, you may not be able to receive benefits any longer. In general, there are two reasons the Social Security Administration will stop your monthly payment:
You earn more than the substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit, which is $1,220 per month for 2019; or
Your medical condition improves enough that you no longer meet the qualifications for disability
The Social Security Administration regularly reviews...
Being prepared for your disability hearing is important in getting the Social Security disability benefits you deserve. A Social Security disability lawyer can help you prepare for your disability hearing. You will need to understand why the Social Security Administration denied your claim and provide evidence to show you qualify for benefits.
The Social Security disability appeals process is complex and difficult. The process can take more than a year and...
You do not need to apply every year after you start to receive benefits. However, the Social Security Administration will review your qualifications for benefits on a regular basis. During this process, you may need to supply additional information to prove you still qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Understanding the Disability Review Process
The Social Security Administration will regularly review...