Comments on: What are Social Security auxiliary benefits

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:05:00 +0000

You will need to contact your local Social Security office for that information.

By: curious

curious — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 12:47:00 +0000

My Husband was approved of ssdi on January 26, 2012. He received his backpay on February 4, 2012, before his awards letter came. He applied for auxiliary benefits for my 2 children and the lady at the local office says that they are entitled to backpay as well. My question is, when will they receive backpay and will they be paid on the 3rd Wednesday of the month like my spouse does.

By: Dlruzo

Dlruzo — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:03:00 +0000

I had custody of niece for 8 or 9 years. Her biological father, later, applied for and received back pay on her for those years. Can he do that legally and am I entitled to that pay since I had custody of her for those yrs…I have legal documents supporting my custody of her during that time.

By: Linda

Linda — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:54:00 +0000

my neice is 14 and her sister , who is the guardian, ia telling her they stopped her benefits. Is this possible. Both parents are deceased.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:57:00 +0000

As noted in the article, there are no auxiliary benefits in SSI-only cases. However, there may be additional benefits available through the state Dept of Human Services Office.

By: nickw

nickw — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 01:02:00 +0000

thank you for all the info. i am on SSI and my girlfriend is about to have my baby. can i get any additional fund for the baby?
thanks again

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 16:46:00 +0000

I strongly encourage you to discuss these matters with your attorney, particularly your rights in this case.

Generally, back benefits can be paid 12 months before the protected filing date (PFD) in DIB bases. However in SSI cases, benefits can only be paid back to the PFD – when a request for an application was made.

It is possible to appeal a favorable (partially favorable) decision. However, 1) it is important to do so before the deadline, and 2) appealing a decision appeals the entire decision, not just the parts an individual does not like. It is possible to get *less* after “winning” an appeal, or even to lose everything.

Talk to your lawyer about the specifics of this case and to evaluate the benefits, risks, and time limits.

By: Dsena02

Dsena02 — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 06:58:00 +0000

The ALJ refused to allow AUXILLIARY benefits for my son when there was clear evidence that he was disabled prior to the age of 22. The lawyer requested benefits as a disabled adult child and she stated that she was not going to do that and that she was only going back to his protective filing date. The medical evidence clearly has 2 doctors that noted his inability to function as early as his teens. And I thought that benefits could go back retroactively for up to a 12 month period. What are our rights if we have any and can it affect the favorable decision he got for only the ssi benefit?

By: How much does Social Security pay in Auxiliary benefits | Colorado Social Security Law

Mon, 16 May 2011 16:02:04 +0000

[...] addition to paying disability benefits for disabled individuals, Social Security also provides benefits for their minor children and also the spouse (if taking care of children under 16 year old). Note: these auxiliary benefits are only available [...]

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 23:39:00 +0000

I can’t address benefit amounts. You may want to contact your local Social Security office if you believe your amount is incorrect.

By: Mjd1056

Mjd1056 — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000

I am so upset that I can’t even get a little of what’s mine. He stiffed me 13 years ago and the court just let him. He did not put the real price in for our house until after the divorce. He also, received an inheritance of 50 thous. 2 years ago while on disability. How does he get away with it?

By: Mary Jo Decapito

Mary Jo Decapito — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 21:05:00 +0000

I am 54 years old and divorced . My ex-husband and I are both on disability. I made considerable less money. I thought I was entitled to an auxillary payment. My income is poverty level and his
is not. should they not use his amount to up mine.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 21:22:00 +0000

Hi, Walter.

It is my understanding that auxiliary benefits do not reduce the disabled individual’s benefits. However, feel free to correct me if I am wrong there.

I wrote a post some time back about child support and Social Security disability: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/05/can-you-garnish-social-security-disability-benefits-for-child-support/

However, since I can only guess that you are asking what can be done to preserve your Social Security disability benefits, I suggest you contact a family law attorney in your state. Whether your Social Security disability benefits are garnished/attached for child support is more a family law question. And, unfortunately, I cannot address this.

All my best Walter.

By: Walter smith

Walter smith — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 20:27:00 +0000

i am disabled do to medical conditions in the state of new jersey i get $1936 amonth from ssdi and can never work again i am currently separated from my wife going thru a divorce we have to young children 6 and 8 she gets $ 900 amonth from ssdi for my girls she claims shes entitled to more money for child support she has a full time job if she is entitled will they tae most of my check i do need to survive and pay for medicine and doctors not to mention everyday living expenses

By: Wildbill88

Wildbill88 — Tue, 08 Feb 2011 21:34:00 +0000

if he is on ssi then no,but if he is on ssdi then she is eligable.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 19:00:00 +0000

The following post addresses this issue: http://www.socialsecurityinsider.com/2009/02/disabled-husband-or-wife-you-may-be-entitled-to-social-security-benefits/

There is also a link to a terrific “What Every Woman Should Know” FAQ.

Good luck!

By: Debra Gamble

Debra Gamble — Fri, 24 Dec 2010 18:25:00 +0000

My husband is on SSDI, and has been for over 20 years. He is legally blind. Would I be eligible as his spouse to receive any benefits? I have called Social Security before, and they told me I am not able to collect….. but why? The only explanation they gave me is I have to be 62 or older?? But, I have done some research, and have read of other spouses being able to collect.

By: Nor0612

Nor0612 — Tue, 05 Oct 2010 18:21:00 +0000

i receive ssdi and my daughter also receives auxiliary benefits. my question is if her father pays child support will her check be reduced by social security. i live in new jersey. thanks

By: Kljmail

Kljmail — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 13:06:00 +0000

Thank you.

By: TomaszStasiuk

TomaszStasiuk — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 20:18:00 +0000

That uh… doesn’t make sense to me. It may have just been an automatically generated form letter. However, it would probably be worthwhile to contact SSA to see what’s up.