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Social Security Child's Insurance Benefits
Eligibility Scenario: Deceased Parent
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To be eligible for this benefit, a child must be unmarried, dependent on the parent, and one of the following must apply:
- Younger than age 18.
- 18-19 years old and a full-time student (no higher than grade 12),
- 18 or older with a disability that began before age 22.
In some cases, a stepchild, grandchild, step-grandchild, or adopted child may also qualify for Child's Insurance Benefits.
Based on the information you entered, you could get Social Security child’s benefits if your parent had enough work credits because you indicated that your parent is deceased and you:
- Are under age 18.
- Are a student aged 18-19.
- Became disabled before age 22.
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Children and parents cannot apply online for child benefits. For application information, please visit the How to Apply page.
Would you like more information about child's insurance benefits?
Visit SSA's Publications Page and review "Social Security Benefits for Children”, Social Security Publication Number 05-10085.
Would you like more information about Social Security credits?
Visit SSA's Publications Page and review "Social Security: How You Earn Credits," Social Security Publication Number 05-10072.
You may also contact Social Security by phone at:
1-800-772-1213 (TTY: 1-800-325-0778)