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Can My Grandchildren Get Benefits On My Record?

I have read the statement, still confused, I am 63to on Medicare disabt. I am going to getguardianship ice my 3 grandsons. Their dad doesn't work, had carwreck with head injuries and they live with me. No mom in picture a drug addict. Can I get y from my as benefit. Yes or no simple answer please.

Hi,

If I understand your question correctly, you want to know if your grandchildren can get benefits on your Social Security record. I can't answer that with a yes or no without more information.

In order for a child to qualify for benefits on their grandparent's Social Security record, they must either be a) adopted by the grandparent, or b) both of their natural parents must be either deceased or disabled (https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0200306235).

Best, Jerry

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Apr 16 2017 - 6:22am
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