Basic (07-08)
DI 11020.005 Claimant Eligible as Student or Disabled Child
Take a claim for childhood disability benefits even if it appears that the disabled
claimant could be entitled as a full-time student. (See RS 00205.001 “Who Is Eligible For Student Benefits”). The advantages of a child being entitled
as a disabled child rather than as a full-time student are:
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Spouse's, mother's, or father's benefits may be payable if the “child-in-care” requirements
are met.
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Follow-ups to determine continuing entitlement to student’s benefits are eliminated.
(See RS 00205.325 “When Student Benefits Terminate”)
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Benefits will not automatically terminate at age 19.
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The child will be entitled to Health Insurance Benefits (Medicare Part A) and have
the option to elect Supplementary Medical Insurance Benefits (Part B), after 24 months
of entitlement as a disabled child.
However, where it appears that there will be a delay in processing the child's claim
based on disability, develop to establish the child's entitlement as a student so
monthly benefits can be paid while the disability claim is being processed.