Auxiliary benefits are extra payments that your children may be able to receive if you qualify for SSDI. These benefits are meant to help provide financial support to your dependents, such as children under the age of 18. The amount of these benefits is based on your SSDI payment, so the more you receive, the higher the auxiliary benefits may be for your children.

To qualify for these benefits, your child must meet certain criteria. They need to be your biological child, adopted child, or sometimes even a stepchild or grandchild if they live with you. Additionally, the child must be under 18, or between the ages of 18 and 19 if still in high school. If your child is disabled, they may continue receiving benefits beyond 18.

You will need to provide documents that prove your relationship to the child, such as a birth certificate or adoption papers. You will also need to provide proof of the child’s age or disability, depending on their situation.

The process can sometimes feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to do it alone. The attorneys at Casa de la Justicia are here to help you evaluate your situation and assist in applying for these benefits, with no cost out-of-pocket to you. Our team of expert attorneys can guide you through the paperwork and ensure that your children’s benefits are processed smoothly and accurately.