How to file social security for a child

Apply For A Child (Under Age 18) | Disability Benefits

SSI provides monthly cash payments to help meet the basic needs of children who have a physical or mental disability or who are blind. If you care for a child or teenager with a disability, and have limited income and savings or other resources, your child may be eligible for SSI.

SSI Eligibility for Children

Children under age 18 can get SSI if they meet Social Security's definition of disability for children and there are limited income and resources in the household. Social Security defines a disability as:

The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and
The condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death.

How to Apply

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Apply By Phone

Call us to make an appointment to file an application at 1-800-772-1213. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, you can call us at TTY 1-800-325-0778.

Begin the Application Online

Applying for SSI requires 2 steps. You will need to complete the online Child Disability Report AND, with the help of a Social Security representative, complete an Application for SSI.

Step 1

TIP: Before completing the Child Disability Report, use our Child Disability Starter Kit to get answers to commonly asked questions about applying for SSI. The kit also includes a worksheet that will help you gather the information you need.

Fill out the online Child Disability Report

The report usually takes about an hour to complete and collects information about the child's disabling condition and how it affects their ability to function.

We will ask you to sign a form that gives the child's doctor(s) permission to give us information about their disability. We need this information so that we can make a decision on the child's claim. In some cases, if the child is over age 12, he or she must sign his or her own medical release.

Start the Child Disability Report

If you previously started a Child Disability Report for this child but did not finish it, you can use your re-entry number to return to your online Child Disability Report.

Step 2

After you submit a report, we will call you within 3-5 business days. Together, we will:

Review the completed Child Disability Report.
Discuss whether the income and resources of the household are within the allowed limits.
Start the SSI application process.

Child Disability Starter Kit Fact Sheet

Child Disability Starter Kit - Fact Sheet

What You Should Know Before You Apply for SSI Disability Benefits for a Child

Children from birth up to age 18 may get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. They must be disabled and they must have little or no income and resources. Here are answers to some questions people ask about applying for SSI for children.

How does Social Security decide if a child is disabled?

Social Security has a strict definition of disability for children.

The child must have a physical or mental condition(s) that very seriously limits his or her activities; and
The condition(s) must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least 1 year or result in death.

A state agency makes the disability decision. They review the information you give us. They will also ask for information from medical and school sources and other people who know about the child.

If the state agency needs more information, they will arrange an examination or test for the child, which we will pay for.

How does Social Security decide if a child can get SSI?

Children can get SSI if they meet Social Security’s definition of disability for children and if they have little or no income and resources. We also consider the family’s household income, resources and other personal information.

How will I know what Social Security has decided?

We will send you a letter. It can take 3 to 5 months to decide a child’s SSI disability claim. Let us know if your address or telephone number changes so that we can get in touch with you.

Will my personal information be kept safe?

Yes. Social Security protects the privacy of those we serve. As a federal agency, we are required by the Privacy Act of 1974 (5 U.S.C. 522a) to protect the information we get from you.

What if I am more comfortable speaking in a language other than English?

We provide free interpreter services to help you conduct your Social Security business.

Other Important Information

SSI is not a medical assistance program. Your state Medicaid agency, local health department, social services office or hospital can help you find your nearest health care agencies. Your Social Security office can also help you find health care agencies.

Medicaid

Medicaid is a health care program for people with low incomes and limited resources. In most states, children who get SSI benefits can also get Medicaid. Even if your child cannot get SSI, he or she may be able to get Medicaid. Your state Medicaid agency, Social Security office or your state or county social services office can give you more information.

State Children's Health Insurance Program (SCHIP)

Children may be able to get health insurance from SCHIP even if they do not get SSI. SCHIP provides health insurance to children from working families with incomes too high to get Medicaid, but who cannot afford private health insurance. SCHIP provides insurance for prescription drugs and for vision, hearing and mental health services in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Your state Medicaid agency can provide more information about SCHIP. You can also go to www.insurekidsnow.gov/ or call toll free 1-877-KIDS-NOW (1-877-543-7669) for more information on your state’s program.

Other Health Care Services

If the child is under age 16 and we decide he or she is disabled and can get SSI, we will refer him or her to your state children’s agencies for social, developmental, educational and medical services. Even if the child cannot get SSI, these state agencies may be able to help him or her.

Work Opportunities for Young People Who are Getting SSI

Many young people who get SSI disability benefits want to work. The following information may be helpful.

We do not count most of a child’s earnings when we figure the SSI payment. We count even less of a child’s earnings if the child is a student.
We subtract the cost of certain items and services that a child needs to work from his or her earnings in figuring the SSI payment.
If a child is age 15 or older, he or she can establish a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS). With a PASS, a child can set aside income for a work goal. We will not count this income when we figure the SSI payment.
A child’s Medicaid coverage can continue even if his or her earnings are high enough to stop SSI payment, as long as the earnings are under a certain amount.

Social Security has two programs that can assist young people who get SSI disability benefits and want to go to work:

Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA)
Protection and Advocacy for Beneficiaries of Social Security (PABSS) program

Your local Social Security office can provide more information about these programs. You can also find more information on our Work website, www.socialsecurity.gov/work/.

How can I receive benefits and other payments at the birth of a child? | ConsultantPlus

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How do I get benefits and other benefits when a child is born?

Benefits and monthly payments in connection with the birth of a child are usually assigned by the SFR. The procedure and conditions for their appointment depend on the type of allowance (payment) and on the category of their recipient.

At the birth of a child, one of his parents may receive, in particular, the following types of state benefits and payments (paragraph 3 - 5, part 1, article 3, part 3, article 9, part 1, art. 11, part 1, art. 13 of the Law of May 19, 1995 N 81-FZ; p. 5 h. 3 art. 7, part 1, art. 11.2 of the Law of December 29, 2006 N 256-FZ):

lump-sum allowance at the birth of a child;
monthly allowance in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child;
monthly allowance for child care;
monthly payment in connection with the birth (adoption) of a child until he reaches the age of three years.

Additional measures to support families with children, including payments in connection with the birth of a child, can be established at the regional level (Articles 2, 17.3 of Law N 81-FZ; Part 2 of Article 1 of Law N 256-FZ ).

Employers can pay financial assistance to employees in connection with the birth of a child. Learn about the possibility of obtaining it.

Conditions for assigning allowances (payments)

For granting benefits or payments in connection with the birth of a child, the citizenship of the parents and the child, the average per capita income of the family and the date of birth of the child may be important.

For example, the right to a monthly allowance in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child (under the age of 17) is granted to citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing in the territory of the Russian Federation, if the average per capita family income does not exceed the regional subsistence minimum per capita (part 1, 3, 4 v. 9Law N 81-FZ).

Please note! Persons who are not subject to compulsory social insurance in case of temporary disability and in connection with maternity (hereinafter referred to as uninsured persons), who are entitled to both a child care allowance and a monthly allowance in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child, may choose only one allowance (part 9 of article 13 of Law N 81-FZ).

The appointment of a monthly payment at the expense of maternity capital in connection with the birth (adoption) of a child until he reaches the age of three years is also possible, provided that the average per capita income of the family does not exceed twice the regional subsistence minimum per capita (part 1 of Art. 11.2 of Law N 256-FZ).

Please note! The monthly payment in connection with the birth (adoption) of a second child, assigned to the owner of the certificate for maternity capital until 01/01/2023, is maintained until the end of the payment period or until the monthly allowance is assigned in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child (part 1 of article 3 Law of December 5, 2022 N 475-FZ; part 4 of article 1 of the Law of December 28, 2017 N 418-FZ).

In addition to the above payment from the maternity capital, a monthly payment is also provided in connection with the birth (adoption) of the first child until he reaches the age of three. To receive it, it is necessary that the child was born between 01/01/2018 and 01/01/2023 and no monthly allowance was assigned in connection with the birth and upbringing of the child. At the same time, a monthly payment in connection with the birth (adoption) of a child at the expense of maternity capital is not subject to appointment (parts 1, 2, article 1, paragraphs 1, 7, parts 1, article 6 of Law N 418-FZ; h 2 article 3 of the Law N 475-FZ).

The procedure for assigning a benefit (payment)

The procedure for assigning a benefit (payment), including the composition of the required documents and information, depends on the type of benefit (payment) being granted and the category of their potential recipient.

Thus, the appointment and payment of a monthly allowance in connection with the birth and upbringing of a child is carried out in accordance with the established procedure by the Pension and Social Insurance Fund of the Russian Federation (Social Fund of Russia, hereinafter referred to as the SFR) or an authorized executive body of a constituent entity of the Russian Federation. In the second case, regional legal acts may establish other and (or) additional conditions, as well as features for the appointment and payment of benefits (part 2 of article 3, parts 5, 6 of article 4 of Law N 81-FZ; part 6 of article 2 Law No. 236-FZ dated July 14, 2022; clauses 1 and 4 of the Rules approved by Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation No. 2330 dated December 16, 2022).

An application for this allowance is submitted to the body that assigns and pays it, at the place of residence (stay, actual residence) of the applicant. At the same time, the necessary documents (their copies, information) are requested by such a body within the framework of interdepartmental electronic interaction and (or) submitted by the applicant. For example, the applicant must submit documents confirming information about the fact of his education and receipt (absence) of a scholarship (clauses 19, 23, 24 of Rules N 2330; clause 39List of documents, approved. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation N 2330).

In order to receive a one-time allowance for the birth of a child, a person insured under compulsory social insurance in case of temporary disability and in connection with motherhood (in particular, working under an employment contract), as a rule, does not need to submit documents. But certain information will be required if it has not been provided previously. The allowance for such persons is assigned in the general case of the FIS (clause 4, part 1, article 1.4, parts 1, 2, article 2, part 1, article 2.1, part 1, article 2.2, parts 1, 9, 17, 28 Art. 13 of the Law of December 29, 2006 N 255-FZ; pp. 1 - 3, 6, 12, 26 - 33 of the Rules, approved. Decree of the Government of the Russian Federation of November 23, 2021 N 2010).

Uninsured persons, such as non-working full-time university students, will need to apply to the FIS to receive a lump-sum benefit upon the birth of a child. You may also need certain documents (information), in particular, about the non-assignment of benefits at the place of work (service) of the other parent (part 1 of article 4. 1 of Law N 81-FZ; subparagraphs "c" paragraph 2, paragraph 5 , 28.1, paragraph "b" paragraph 29Order and conditions, approved. Order of the Ministry of Labor of Russia dated September 29, 2020 N 668n; clause 6 of Appendix N 2 to the Procedure and conditions N 668n).

Please note! State benefits and other income received in connection with the birth of a child in accordance with federal and regional legislation, including the monthly payment in connection with the birth (adoption) of a child, are not subject to personal income tax. Working parents are entitled to a standard tax deduction for children (clauses 1, 2.1, 77 of article 217, clause 4 of clause 1 of article 218 of the Tax Code of the Russian Federation).

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Information for parents on new payments for children from 8 to 17 years old in questions and answers

Presidential Decree[1] introduced a new monthly payment to low-income families for children aged 8 to 17 years from May 1. The PFR Department for St. Petersburg and the Leningrad Region receives many questions from parents. The Pension Fund has prepared answers to the most frequently asked questions about the new allowance.

I made a mistake when applying for benefits. How can I fix this?

If an error is made when filling out the application, the Pension Fund, without making a refusal, will return it to you for revision. Changes must be made within 5 business days.

What documents do I need to submit to receive the payment?

To receive a payment, you must submit an application through the Public Services Portal, through the MFC, or contact the PFR customer service at the place of residence.

You will only need to provide additional information about income if the family has a military, rescue, police or other law enforcement agency, and also if someone receives scholarships, grants or other payments from a scientific or educational institution.

How long does it take to get paid after applying?

Consideration of the application takes 10 business days. In some cases, the maximum period will be 30 working days. If the payment is denied, a notice of this is sent within one business day. Funds are paid within 5 working days after the decision on the purpose of the payment is made. In the future, the transfer of funds is carried out from the 1st to the 25th day of the month following the month for which the allowance is paid.

Can I receive payment via mail?

Yes, you can. To receive money through the post office, you need to mark the appropriate item in the application for payment, as well as indicate the address of the recipient and the number of the post office.

If you receive money in the bank, then only on the Mir card?

Yes, the new payment will be credited only to Mir bank cards. It is important to remember that when filling out applications for payment, it is the details of the applicant's account that are indicated, and not the card number.

Who is entitled to the monthly payment?

The payment is assigned to low-income families that raise children from 8 to 17 years old, subject to the following conditions:

monthly income per person in the family does not exceed the regional subsistence level per capita;
family property does not exceed the requirements for movable and immovable property;
the applicant and children are citizens of the Russian Federation permanently residing in the Russian Federation.

One of the parents, adoptive parent or guardian of the child can apply for payment.

When can I apply for the payment?

You can apply from May 1, 2022 and onward at any time.

Payment is established for 12 months, but not more than until the child reaches the age of 17 years.

Can I receive a payment if I already receive child support for single parents aged 8 to 17?

Yes, you can apply for a new payment. If, after calculating the average per capita income of the family, the new payment turns out to be more profitable in terms of amount, you will be assigned a new payment in an increased amount, that is, 75% or 100% of the child's regional subsistence level, taking into account the paid amounts of the previous allowance. In this case, the payment of the previous benefit will automatically stop.

Do I need to apply for a new payment if I am already receiving child benefit from 8 to 17 years as a single parent, but my income is still less than the living wage?

Yes. If the income of families who are already receiving allowance for children from 8 to 17 years as single parents still does not reach the living wage, they need to reapply and start receiving a payment at an increased amount, i.e. 75% or 100% of the regional living wage. minimum, and not 50% as before. In this case, the payment of the previous benefit will automatically stop.

My son turned 8 years old in February 2022, will I receive benefits for this period?

No, the allowance is granted from the child's 8th birthday, but not earlier than April 1, 2022.

The Decree of the President says that the allowance is established from April 1, if applications can only be submitted from May 1, then how to get money for April?

For applications submitted before October 1, 2022, the money will be paid for the period from April 1, 2022, but not earlier than the month the child reaches the age of 8 years.

This means that if a family applies for a new payment in the first days of May, then the first payment in May will be for two months at once - for April and May. If the family applies at the end of May, the allowance will be received in June immediately for 3 months - April, May and June.

Is it possible to receive benefits without Russian citizenship?

No.

Does the payment apply to children who are already 17 years old?

The payment is only for children under the age of 17.

Monthly allowance for each child?

Yes, the allowance is paid for each child from 8 to 17 years old in the family.

The family has two children aged 8 to 17 years. Do I need to write an application for each child?

No, if there are two or more children aged 8 to 17 in the family, one joint application is completed for each of them to receive the monthly payment. Two or more applications are not required in this case.

My application was returned for revision, how long will it take to process it?

The term for consideration of the application is 10 working days. In your case, the deadline has been suspended. If the revised application is received by the FIU within 5 working days, its consideration will be restored from the date of submission.

What happens if I don't submit the revised application or documents within 5 working days?

In this case, the payment will be denied and you will need to reapply.

How can I find out if a payment is due or not?

When submitting an application through the Public Services Portal, a notification about the status of its consideration will appear there.

If the application was submitted in person at the PFR client service or at the MFC, in case of a positive decision, the funds will be transferred within the statutory period without additional notice.

In the event of a denial, the applicant will be sent a notice within one business day stating the reason for the denial.

How long is the payment?

The benefit is granted for one year and extended upon application. In 2022, applicants who lost their jobs after March 1, 2022 and are registered with employment centers are subject to a special calculation of average per capita income. Such applicants receive benefits for 6 months. After this period, you can apply for benefits again.

How long can I receive a payment?

The allowance is paid from the age of eight until the child reaches the age of 17.

Does the payment depend on family income?

Yes, the payment is due to families whose monthly income per person does not exceed the subsistence level per capita in the region of residence. To calculate monthly income, you need to divide the annual family income by 12 months and the number of family members. Also, when assessing means, family property is taken into account and the “zero income rule” is used.

What is the “zero income rule”?

The "zero income rule" implies that the allowance is granted if adult family members have earnings (stipends, income from work or business activities or pensions) or the lack of income is justified by objective life circumstances.

Will the money be withheld if I have a debt under an executive document?

No.

I receive unemployment benefits. Will it be taken into account when calculating the average per capita income?

Yes, they will.

Will a car bought on credit be considered in the property appraisal?

Yes.

Does the payment apply to children left without both parents?

Yes. The payment applies to orphans. In this case, their guardian (custodian) has the right to a monthly allowance, but only if the child is not fully supported by the state.

In order to be granted benefits, guardians must personally submit an application to the PFR customer service at the place of residence or at the MFC.

I am a guardian. Can I receive benefits if the parents of the child have been deprived of parental rights?

Yes, you can.

How can I verify my actual place of residence if I do not have a residence registration?

The place of actual residence is determined by the place where the application for the allowance was submitted.

At what subsistence level will my income be calculated if I have two registrations - at the place of residence and at the place of temporary residence?

In this situation, the subsistence minimum at the place of temporary residence will be taken into account.

When calculating income, will the received alimony be taken into account?

Yes.

My family owns an apartment and a residential building, in total their area exceeds the standard of 24 sq. m. m. per person, will I be denied benefits?

No. Restrictions on square meters apply if the family owns several apartments or several residential buildings. When owning one type of residential property, its area is not taken into account.

I registered with the Pension Fund the care of my husband's 86-year-old grandmother and receive benefits for caring for citizens over 80 years old. Will this allowance be taken into account when calculating my income?

Yes.

Do I have to report to the Pension Fund information about changes in family composition and income if they occurred after the application was submitted?

No. Beneficiaries are not required to report changes in income levels to the Pension Fund during the benefit period.