how surviving child benefits.are to be used
Survivors Benefits for Children. Children under the age of 18, or up to 19 if going to elementary or secondary school full time, can get survivors benefits based on the deceased parentâs earnings history. If the child became disabled before he or she was 22, benefits are available for the child regardless of age. In addition to the biological child of the deceased worker, an adopted child, stepchild, grandchild, and even step-grandchild may be eligible for the child's benefit. The child must be unmarried.
Social Security. Survivors Planner: Survivors Benefits For Your Children. Your unmarried children who are under 18 (up to age 19 if attending elementary or secondary school full time) can be eligible to receive Social Security benefits when you die. And your child can get benefits at any age if they were disabled before age 22 and remain disabled.