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Can I Draw From My Deceased Father's Social Security Benefits?

I currently draw SSI I'm 37 never married can I draw from my deceased fathers social security benefits I drawer from him when I was a teenager

Hi,

In order to potentially qualify for benefits on your father's Social Security record you would need to have become disabled prior to age 22. If you did, you can contact Social Security to apply for disabled adult child's benefits (https://www.ssa.gov/planners/disability/qualify.html#anchor7).

Best, Jerry

Posted: 
Jun 11 2019 - 9:48am
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