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  • Receiving Social Security and SSI You may be able to receive SSI in addition to monthly Social Security benefits, if you have low income and few resources. Visit our Supplemental Security Income webpage for more information on the...
  • Benefits for disabled children Updated Children from birth up to age 18 may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. They must meet Social Security's definition of disability for children and the parents and child must...
  • Receive benefits from deceased ex-spouse's record You can receive benefits as a surviving divorced spouse on the Social Security record of a deceased former spouse who is fully insured.  If you: Are at least age 60, or age 50 and disabled; Were...
  • Receiving benefits if outside the United States Updated If you are a United States citizen, you can travel or live in most foreign countries without affecting your eligibility for Social Security benefits. However, if you reside in Cuba or...
  • Minimum age to receive disability benefits There is no minimum age as long as you meet the very strict Social Security definition of disability. But to qualify for disability benefits you must have worked long and recently enough under Social...
  • Receiving Social Security benefits when living overseas Updated If you are a U. S. citizen, you may receive your Social Security benefits outside the United States as long as you are eligible. We cannot send payments to certain countries; however, for more...
  • Applying for retirement and disability benefits Updated When you apply for Social Security benefits online , the Social Security Benefit Application establishes a claim for retirement insurance benefits, spouse's benefits and disability benefits. It...
  • Noncitizens receiving Social Security benefits Updated  In certain cases, yes. To qualify for benefits, all noncitizens first must meet the same eligibility requirements as United States citizens. Additionally, a noncitizen or alien worker...
  • Non-medical requirements for disability Updated Non-medical requirements for Social Security disability benefits include: Proof of age; Employment; Marital status; or Social Security coverage information.
  • Eligibility requirements for a disabled adult child's benefit Yes. An adult disabled before age 22 may be eligible for child’s benefits if a parent is deceased or receiving retirement or disability benefits. We consider this a child’s benefit because it is paid...
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