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 benefits” states
(a) General. You are entitled to child’s benefits on the earnings record of an insured [...]
Posts under ‘Disabled Adult Child (DAC)’
Can a 18 year old full time student still get Social Security child’s benefits?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB)?
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 misconception that must apply for “Disability Insurance” if you are disabled. Actually, both programs provide disability benefits.
What is [...]
Nidich on Social Security Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits
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 article about Disabled Adult Child (DAC) benefits.
I did a search for “Disabled Adult Child” last night. [...]
