Category Archives: Disabled Adult Child (DAC)

Can a 18 year old full time student still get Social Security child’s benefits?

Posted on January 12, 2010 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I was recently asked if Social Security child’s benefits continue for a full time student who is 18 or over. At first blush, the regulations seem to suggest it might be possible. 20 CFR 404.350 “Who is entitled to child’s … Continue reading →

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Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)?

Posted on September 29, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security has two different benefit programs for individuals who are disabled. Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB, also known as SSDI, or Title 2 benefits); and Supplemental Security Income (SSI or Title 16 benefits). Because of its name, it is a common … Continue reading →

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Nidich on Social Security Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits

Posted on September 1, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I enjoy reading attorney Paul Nidich’s blog Nidich on Anything. Paul’s knowledge nicely dovetails with my own. When there is an area I am uncertain about, I check to see what Paul has written. A while ago, Paul wrote a nice … Continue reading →

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