Question about death benefits - Retired US Citizens who are collecting Social Security benefits for minor child.

[EVENKEEL]

So I'm collecting my SSA benefits as well as a benefit for my daughter till age 18. On my death the minor is eligible for 75% of my benefits till age 18 or 22 if fulltime student. My question is will the kid's benefit continue as well as part of mine? Will she get both?

 

I'm searching for info but thought I'd ask here as well.

[Bohemianfish]

Survivors Benefits | SSA

 

[EVENKEEL]

1 hour ago, Bohemianfish said:

Survivors Benefits | SSA

 

Been there, they don't spell out if the kid keeps both benefits. I emailed PI for some answers. Figured maybe someone on this forum had the answer.

[EVENKEEL]

Got the answer from PI, guess no body else cares.

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

1 hour ago, EVENKEEL said:

Got the answer from PI, guess no body else cares.

I was waiting to see what you found out. My youngest still receives benefits.

[EVENKEEL]

8 hours ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

I was waiting to see what you found out. My youngest still receives benefits.

OK, straight from FBU Manilla.

 

Upon your death, her current auxiliary child's benefits will be change to surviving child's benefits. If there is only 1 (one) surviving child upon your death, her benefit rate is 75% of your primary insured amount.