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Did You Know Social Security Can Do These 8 Things for You?

April 15, 2024 · Lifestyle
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Benefits of grandchildren

Almost 3 million children in the United States are raised by a grandparent or grandparents, as a recent study published in the September 2020 issue of “Pediatrics” shows. Most of them may even be eligible for Social Security benefits on the basis of such a relationship.

As a general rule, if you’re providing a minimum of half of a minor grandchild’s financial support and the natural parents are deceased, disabled, or simply unable to constantly contribute to that support, the child could collect survivor benefits when you retire, become disabled, or even pass away.

If you are already on Social Security when a grandchild comes into your care, you need to legally adopt the child for him and receive the benefits on your record.

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14 responses to “Did You Know Social Security Can Do These 8 Things for You?”

  1. Carol M says:
    February 4, 2025 at 11:08 pm

    These people want you to change your insurance company to get the card.

    Reply
    • White says:
      November 27, 2025 at 4:36 pm

      You are right. Contacted them and the spiel was about signing up for new insurance.

      Reply
  2. Stroza A. Hill says:
    February 5, 2025 at 7:38 pm

    Thanks for the information.

    Reply
  3. donna davis says:
    February 8, 2025 at 10:41 pm

    the same as all the other help or so called help on the internet just read pages and you don’t know anymore than you did. so much junk may don’t you try to help senior or people that need real help

    Reply
  4. Christi Winsky says:
    February 9, 2025 at 6:13 pm

    Anxious to hear these fringe benefits.

    Reply
    • June Mitchell says:
      November 7, 2025 at 11:29 am

      Don’t fall for this. They want you to change ins. Who gets well over 2384 per month?

      Reply
  5. Aretha says:
    March 9, 2025 at 9:27 pm

    Sick of the bullshit, why can’t people just be kind to one another. You may not agree be why do you have to go out of your way to lie?

    Reply
  6. Seth Lefkow says:
    March 28, 2025 at 5:49 pm

    The quixk brown fox jumped over the lazy dog.

    Reply
  7. Steven Pellini says:
    March 31, 2025 at 12:28 am

    And what happens to these services once President Musk is through decimating Social Security?

    Reply
  8. Cheryle Liner says:
    December 7, 2025 at 11:58 pm

    I make ONLY $954.00 per month ~ ~ TRY JUST TRY to live on that !!!!! IMPOSSIBLE !
    I NEED a LOT of HELP with THE Grocery Store ~ ~ ~ IDEAS ~ PLEASE.

    Thank YOU for ANY IDEAS of HOW to make my money WORK for me …………I just really don’t
    think it can happen ~ I have been PRAYING for a STIMULUS check

    Reply
    • LYNETTE D ELLIS says:
      January 26, 2026 at 1:32 am

      If you live within 20 miles of any large city there are many food banks that can be found online. As well, if you do not, then many churches give away food once a month to those in need. You can find these online or even using your smartphone, if you have one. Simply enter into the query “local food banks” or “churches giving away food monthly”.
      As for utilities, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, again online can be found that offer help.
      Also, if you are in relatively good health, you can hire yourself out as a companion for other elderly people living alone by placing an ad online or in a local newspaper. Many families are looking for mature trustworthy people that may assist and be a companion to their elderly parent or grandparent that lives alone. You will need some references from friends or past employers or former co-workers that can vouch for your character, however.

      Reply
  9. John Adan says:
    January 22, 2026 at 11:37 am

    Caregiver benefits $1,800 per month? Nationwide?

    Reply
  10. John Adan says:
    January 22, 2026 at 11:38 am

    Caregiver benefits #1,800 per month? Nationwide?

    Reply
  11. LYNETTE D ELLIS says:
    January 26, 2026 at 1:30 am

    If you live within 20 miles of any large city there are many food banks that can be found online. As well, if you do not, then many churches give away food once a month to those in need. You can find these online or even using your smartphone, if you have one. Simply enter into the query “local food banks” or “churches giving away food monthly”.
    As for utilities, the Salvation Army and Catholic Charities, again online can be found that offer help.
    Also, if you are in relatively good health, you can hire yourself out as a companion for other elderly people living alone by placing an ad online or in a local newspaper. Many families are looking for mature trustworthy people that may assist and be a companion to their elderly parent or grandparent that lives alone. You will need some references from friends or past employers or former co-workers that can vouch for your character, however.

    Reply

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