Learning about Social Security: Topic 5

Learning about ... Social Security
led by Peter W. Martin

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Topic 5: Derivative Benefits for Children --
Benefits for children in varying types of relationship with the "wage earner": including children born within and outside of marriage, adopted children, stepchildren, grandchildren

A. Background - At the point of application

Situating this topic in the overall scheme
- How child benefits link to the covered individual
- How child and other secondary benefits interact
- Representative payment
The pertinent provisions of the act and regulations

B. Background - During pre-benefit and post-application years

What pre-application events bear directly on entitlement
- Marriage (including remarriage)
- Adoption
What steps can jeopardize actual or potential receipt of child benefits
Special categories including adult disabled children and grandchildren

C. Approaching the readings

D. Some illustrative and problem situations

E. Framework for discussion

F. Discussion

Course discussion of this topic will begin on Wednesday, February 13. You should have made your submission on this topic and be ready to join in at that point.