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Can My Grandchild Get Benefits On My Record?

I am getting custody of my grandchild, can he receive child dependant benefits on my social security.

Hi,

The only way that a grandchild can qualify for child's benefits on a grandparent's record is if the grandparent adopts them, or if both of the grandchild's natural or adoptive parents are deceased or disabled.

Best, Jerry

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Dec 14 2016 - 11:15am
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