Ask Larry

Since My Son Didn't Turn Age 18 Until August 24th, Will He Receive His Last Survivor Check In September?

My son turned 18 August 24, which means he was 17 almost the whole month so would he recieve his last survivors check in September?

Hi. No. Unless your son is still in high school or he's disabled, his child benefits will terminate effective with the month he reaches age 18. In other words, the last payment to which he'd then be entitled is the one for July that is paid in August (https://www.ssa.gov/OP_Home/handbook/handbook.04/handbook-0414.html).

Best, Jerry

Category: 
Posted: 
Sep 1 2022 - 12:13pm
MaxiFi software running on a laptop
Get What's Yours!
Discover tens of thousands in extra retirement dollars with Maximize My Social Security software!
  • Find your maximized strategy
  • Unlimited what-ifs
  • Step-by-Step filing instructions
  • Our software's lifetime-benefit increase for an illustrative couple earning $65K each and planning to take retirement benefits at 62.

    Results will differ based on your specific case and filing strategy.

Getting Started is Easy
Web-based software. Works on ALL browsers. No download.