Social Security child’s benefits provide essential financial support to qualifying individuals.
There may be instances where an individual’s entitlement to these benefits ends, but certain conditions can make them eligible for reentitlement. This blog post will discuss the criteria that must be met for reentitlement to child’s benefits, including full-time student status, disability status, and other specific requirements.
- Reentitlement for Full-Time Students
If your child’s benefits have ended, you may be reentitled on the same earnings record if you haven’t married and apply for reentitlement. As a full-time student, your reentitlement can begin in the first month you qualify. For more information on the requirements for full-time student status, refer to Social Security regulation § 404.367.
- Reentitlement for Individuals with Disabilities
Individuals who are disabled before turning 22 years old may be reentitled to child’s benefits. Reentitlement can begin in the first month that the individual becomes disabled.
- Reentitlement after an Earlier Disability Ended
If your benefits had ended due to a previous disability that had ceased, you may be reentitled to child’s benefits under certain conditions. Reentitlement can begin in the first month you are under a disability that began before the end of the 84th month following the month in which your benefits had ended because of an earlier disability.
- Reentitlement for Childhood Disability Benefits
For benefits payable for months beginning October 2004, individuals can be reentitled to childhood disability benefits at any time if their prior entitlement terminated because they ceased to be under a disability due to the performance of substantial gainful activity. To be eligible for reentitlement, you must meet the other requirements specified. The 84-month time limit discussed in section 3 continues to apply if your previous entitlement to childhood disability benefits terminated because of medical improvement.
Example: Jane’s Story
Jane, a 20-year-old college student, had been receiving child’s benefits since her father’s passing when she was 15. However, her benefits ended when she took a break from college for a year to focus on her mental health.
Upon returning to college as a full-time student, Jane learned that she might be eligible for reentitlement to child’s benefits. She checked the requirements and confirmed that she met the criteria for reentitlement, as she had not married and was applying for reentitlement.
Jane submitted her application, providing evidence that she had enrolled as a full-time student in an accredited college. As a result, Jane’s child’s benefits were reinstated, and she started receiving the financial support she needed to continue her education.
Conclusion: Reentitlement to child’s benefits is a possibility for certain individuals who meet specific criteria. Whether you are a full-time student, disabled, or have had a previous disability that ended, understanding the requirements for reentitlement can help you navigate the process and ensure you receive the benefits you need.
https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/cfr20/404/404-0351.htm
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