Social security income is support provided by the individual, and government assistance, like SSI, is support that comes from a third party. So, if most of their support comes from government assistance, you won’t be able to claim them as dependents.

Will my child’s SSI affect my SSI?

Under SSI: If your child is younger than age 22 and is a student who regularly attends school, we exclude even more of his or her earnings each month. In 2021, disabled students younger than age 22 may exclude $1,930 of their monthly earnings, with an annual limit of $7,770, when calculating their income for SSI.

Can a child qualify for Social Security disability?

When you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, your children may also qualify to receive benefits on your record. Your eligible child can be your biological child, adopted child, or stepchild.

Why is SSi not considered the child’s money?

SSI is welfare and is not considered the child’s money. That is, SSI is third party support, and not support provided by the child. So, the parent can claim the child as a dependent without regard to how much support SSI provides. SSDI is the child’s income/money and the money spent on support counts as support provided by the child.

Who is eligible for Social Security disability benefits?

When you start receiving disability benefits, certain members of your family may qualify for benefits based on your work, including your: Spouse. Divorced spouse. Children. Adult child disabled before age 22.

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 ).