Each family member may be eligible for up to 50 percent of your disability amount.
What happens if the sum of the benefits payable on my account is greater than the family limit?
Your benefits will not be decreased, but your family members will be reduced equally.
What happens if my spouse worked under social security?
Is your spouse eligible for retirement benefits on his or her own record?
No my spouse is not eligible for retirement benefits on their own record.
When I qualify for Social Security disability benefits will be children also?
Yes, your children may qualify to receive benefits on your record if they are biological, adopted, or stepchild and maybe your grandchild.
If eligible on own record then we will pay that amount first only if it is a higher amount than what your benefit would be.
Yes that is correct that we would pay what equals the higher amount to your spouse.
What will happen with my benefits if I am divorced?
Your ex-spouse may qualify for benefits on your record.
How will the sum of benefits be for my family?