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Can My Husband Draw Benefits From His Dad?

I am married my husband draw SS and SSI trying to dry from his dad he has never done that before I have never worked and have been signed up before 21would I have to get approved before he can draw or can he still draw from his dad if u understand what I am trying to ask. Pray u do thanks



Hi. If I understand you correctly, you're wondering if your current husband can collect benefits from his father's Social Security record. The answer to that question would be no, because a person must be unmarried to be able to qualify for child or disabled adult child benefits on a parent's account.

Best, Jerry

Posted:
May 12, 2023