Tampa social security lawyer A basic primer
For instance, if the spouse is over 62 years old they are eligible. Being a spouse of any age and one who is taking care of a child under the age of 16 is another acceptable qualification for the spouse to also receive social security disability benefits. Children who are under the age of 18 and who are still going to high school can also receive social security benefits if their parent is disabled. Any child that becomes disabled before the age of 22 is also eligible to receive social security benefits no matter if they were working or not. Unlike social security retirement benefits, a divorced spouse does not become eligible for social security benefits once a former spouse becomes disabled.