When
you start receiving disability benefits, certain
members of your family also may qualify for benefits
on your record. Benefits may be paid to:
Each family member may be eligible
for a monthly benefit of up to 50 percent of your disability
rate. However, there is a limit to the amount the Social
Security Administration can pay your family members. The total
depends on your benefit amount and the number of family members
who also qualify on your record. The total varies, but generally
the total amount your family can receive is about 50 to 80
percent of your disability benefit.
If the sum of the benefits payable
on your account is greater than the family limit, the benefits
to the family members will be reduced proportionately. Your
benefit will not be affected.
Note: If you have
a divorced spouse who qualifies for benefits, it will not affect
the amount of benefits you or your family may receive.
If any of your qualified family
members apply for benefits with you, the Social Security
Administration will ask you for their Social Security numbers
and their birth certificates. If your spouse is applying for
benefits, the Social Security Administration also may ask for
proof of marriage, and dates of prior marriages, if applicable.
If you have been
denied Social Security Disability Benefits,
you should seek the legal advice and representation
of experienced legal counsel to ensure you are fully
aware of your legal rights, how the Social Security
Administration operates, ensure all of your
documentation is properly prepared and submitted in
a timely manner, and fight for your legal rights in
Social Security Disability legal issues and
disputes.
If you
would like to schedule a confidential consultation with an experienced
Social Security Disability Attorney
- Lawyer in
Orlando, Orange County, Osceola, Polk, Seminole or
Volusia Counties, or the surrounding Central Florida
area, contact
MacDonald Law
at
407-694-9290,
or by using our
online submission form.
