Disabled children, age 18 or over, of insured workers may receive benefits based on
disability if:
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The disability began before the “child” reached age 22; and, effective with the 1965
amendments (7/65), has lasted or can be expected to last a continuous period of at
least 12 months or to result in death.
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The “child” is dependent on an insured worker who either has died or is entitled to
retirement or disability benefits, or effective January 1973 under certain circumstances
the “child” is a dependent grandchild or step grandchild of the wage earner or his/her
spouse.
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The “child” meets the same definition of disability as disabled workers. However,
a child does not need a record of work under Social Security, nor is any waiting period
required.