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Dependent and Spouse Benefits Under Social Security Disability
Spouses married for at least a year, divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years, and surviving spouses can be entitled to benefits based on the earnings record of the disabled spouse (or disabled ex-spouse).
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How to Get Disability Benefits for Your Dependents
Many stay-at-home moms and homemakers are left out of the disability benefit system, unless their spouses have become disabled or died.
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Social Security Family Maximum Benefits
Family members who were financially dependent on a disabled worker who is eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits are often eligible to receive family benefits.
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How a Spouse Can Get Benefits When His or Her Spouse Collects Disability
Spouses married for at least a year, divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years, and surviving spouses can be entitled to benefits.
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Disability Benefits for Stay-at-Home Moms and Homemakers
Many stay-at-home moms and homemakers are left out of the disability benefit system, except for those with very low household income or whose spouses have become disabled or died.
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When Can't a Parent Get Mother's or Father's Social Security Benefits?
In some situations, a parent is ineligible for mother's or father's Social Security dependents benefits.
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If I am Approved for Disability Will my Children Get Benefits?
Whether your child or children will get Social Security benefits depends on which disability benefits you've been approved for (SSDI or SSI).
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Disability Benefits for Disabled Adult Children
Adults who are disabled may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits based on their parents' earnings.
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Are Social Security Dependents Benefits Available for Stepchildren?
Social Security benefits are available for most unmarried dependent stepchildren who are under the age of 18 or have a disability.
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Disabled Parents with Dependent Children and SSDI Benefits
If one or both parents in a family qualifies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, then their dependent children who meet certain criteria may also be eligible for benefits.
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When Can't a Parent Get Mother's or Father's Social Security Benefits?
In some situations, a parent is ineligible for mother's or father's Social Security dependents benefits.
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How a Spouse Can Get Benefits When His or Her Spouse Collects Disability
Spouses married for at least a year, divorced spouses who were married at least 10 years, and surviving spouses can be entitled to benefits.