Nov
29
2010
By Guest (not verified)
I recieve benefits for my 2 children. My oldest is turning 18 in a few months. Will the amount I recieve for him be added to my daughters or will we just lose it? Thank you.
Family maximum and child turning 18
Yes, you likely will see the effect of the "family maximum" when your child reaches 18.
When your oldest child turns 18, his benefit will stop, but your second child will likely see a benefit increase. However, the benefit increase will not fully compensate for the loss of the eldest' benefits.
http://socialsecurityhop.com/en/handbook/07/0732-how-adjustment-for-fami...
http://socialsecurityhop.com/comment/1632/Survivor-benefits-and-family-m...
Child turning 18
My research says that you can work with your child's high school so that they provide paperwork proving your child is a full time student. If you do this you can continue to recieve benefits while they are 18 until they graduate.
SS benefits and 19-year-old child
Three months before your child's 18th birthday, the SSA will send you a notice that benefits will end at age 18 unless your child is a full-time student at a secondary ( or elementary) school. If your child is younger than 19 and still attending a secondary or elementary school, he or she must notify the SSA by completing a statement of attendance that has been certified by a school official. The benefits then will usually continue until he or she graduates, or until two months after reaching age 19, whichever comes first.
http://www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs/10085.html#benefits