Children and youth with specific medical conditions—whose families meet certain income and resource limits—can receive SSI from birth until age 18. If you think your child or someone you know could be eligible for SSI, visit our webpage SSI Eligibility for Children to learn more and apply.
Can I check my child’s SSI status online?
You can check the status of your application online using your personal my Social Security account. If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778) from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
How long do SSI benefits last?
How long can I collect Disability Insurance benefits? You can collect up to 52 weeks of full Disability Insurance (DI) benefits, or the amount of wages in your base period, whichever is less.
How do SSI payments work?
Unlike Social Security benefits, SSI benefits are not based on your prior work or a family member’s prior work. SSI benefits are paid on the first of the month. To get SSI, you must be disabled, blind, or at least 65 years old and have “limited” income and resources.
How much money can you make and still get SSI for my child?
Single parents may collect SSI for their eligible children with unearned income as high as $1,998 a month. Two-parent households may qualify with up to $2,390 in unearned income. Parents with earned income may earn up to $3,649 a month for single parents with one eligible child, or $4,433 for two-parent households.
Can you work if you receive SSI?
Can You Work While Receiving Supplemental Security Income? Yes. If you receive SSI, income from work performed each month will be deducted from your monthly SSI benefits. You should report any earned income to the Social Security Administration.
Will I lose my SSI if I work part time?
Because of the way earned income is counted (more than half of it doesn’t count toward the limit), there is no set SSI income limit for those who work part-time. But the more you earn, the lower your SSI payment will be. And when you start making upwards of $1,600, your SSI payment will be reduced to zero.
How to know if your child is eligible for SSI?
IF THERE IS ANY DOUBT ABOUT WHETHER A CHILD IS ELIGIBLE, CONTACT US FOR HELP. Gross monthly income BELOW the dollar amounts shown means a disabled child may be eligible for SSI benefits. Amounts given are general guidelines only.
How old do you have to be to get SSI benefits?
To be eligible for SSI benefits, a child must be either blind or disabled. A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits beginning as early as the date of birth; there is no minimum age requirement. A child may be eligible for SSI disability benefits until attainment of age 18 (see definition of disability for children ).
Can a child receive Social Security benefits as an adult?
For an adult child to receive benefits, he must be unmarried and attending high school full-time. In some cases, Social Security will pay benefits to stepchildren, adopted children, or grandchildren. Children of any age are also eligible, provided they become disabled before age 22.
How can I get Social Security for my stepchildren?
In some cases, Social Security will pay benefits to stepchildren, adopted children, or grandchildren. Children of any age are also eligible, provided they become disabled before age 22. Contact the Social Security Administration to initiate the application process. You can call 800-772-1213 or visit your local Social Security Administration office.
