422. Parent Defined
422.1 Who is considered a "parent" for Social Security purposes?
You are considered the parent of the insured person if, under applicable State law, it is found that you have the status of parent with respect to the taking of intestate personal property at the time of the insured person's death.
422.2 What does under "applicable State law" mean?
Applicable State law is either:
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The law applied by the courts of the State where the insured person was domiciled at the time he or she died; or
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The law applied by the District of Columbia if the insured person was not domiciled in any State at the time of his or her death.
Last Revised: March, 2001
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question - benefits for baby
can my 6 month old baby get benefits since his father is in prison for 10 or more years , the welfare said he don't qualify for cash aid because my 14 year old gets survivors benefits,
Social Security benefits for a child
I see three possible ways the child MIGHT qualify for benefits :
http://socialsecurityhop.com/en/pubs/when-you-get-social-security-disabi...
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10026.html