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Does anyone have experience with raising a Grandchild and receiving benefits when retiring? I have raised my 11yr old since he was born, have legal custody and will continue to do so untilhe graduates
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Social Seurity and Graqndchildren Benefits

posted at April 29, 2012 8:41 PM EDT
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Does anyone have experience with raising a Grandchild and receiving benefits when retiring? I have raised my 11yr old since he was born, have legal custody and will continue to do so untilhe graduates college: Can I get benefits added to my own SS for him?

Re: Social Seurity and Graqndchildren Benefits

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In Response to Social Seurity and Graqndchildren Benefits:
Does anyone have experience with raising a Grandchild and receiving benefits when retiring? I have raised my 11yr old since he was born, have legal custody and will continue to do so untilhe graduates college: Can I get benefits added to my own SS for him?
Posted by Amorak66


Only if his parents are deceased.

Otherwise, you can get child support from them - one or both.

Check with your state because much of the eligibility for assistance with the grandchild will be based on income and assets.

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