Are you going to start receiving disability benefits?
Yeah, i will.
Congrats. If you are going to start receiving benefits, then some members of your family can qualify for benefits based on your record.
Could you tell me which members could be eligible, please?
Sure. These benefits could be paid to your spouse, divorced spouse or children, regardless their condition.
That's great, thanks. Say, what could happen if my spouse is about to receive a pension for work not covered by social security?
If that scenario appears, i'm afraid her benefit on your record may be affected.
Something to think about, huh?. Please, another question. what can you tell me about my children's benefits?
You said you already qualified for disability benefits, isn't?
Yes, that's what i said.
Good. Then your children may also get a qualification to receive benefits on your record. It can go for your biological, adopted or step child. Even a grandchild could qualify.
Oh, that's good to know it. A last question please. I heard that if my spouse gets eligible for benefits on her own,  she could receive a higher amount? Something to do with a mix or something?