Social Security Parental Benefits: 3 Key Things to Know
This little-known benefit type could be a huge relief to parents who rely on their child's financial assistance to get by.
Overview
Ask most people who Social Security benefits help, and they can probably name seniors and people with disabilities. Some may even remember that the program pays benefits to spouses, some ex-spouses, and certain children of retired, disabled, and deceased workers. But there's one group almost everyone forgets about: parents.
Parents of a deceased worker may qualify for a retirement benefit on their child's work record. However, you must meet specific criteria to claim this type of Social Security check. Here are three things you need to know if you're interested in pursuing a parental benefit.
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