- How It Works
- ServicesServicesOverviewChoose the right level of support for your plan and needsExpert ReviewA comprehensive review of inputs and reports to get you on the right pathFiling AssistanceLet our experts deal with Social Security for youClawback AssistanceFor those who need help fighting a Social Security benefit clawback
.png)
- Why Choose Us
- ResourcesResourcesBooksFrom the world-renowned economist behind Maximize My Social SecurityWebinars & PodcastsExpert tips and guides to help you get the maximum from Maximize My Social SecurtyArticlesIn-depth commentary on Social Security from our founderAsk LarryThousands of questions answered by our Social Security expertsBlogSocial Security insights to help you maximize your lifetime benefitsFAQYour most pressing questions answered
- Pricing
Ask Larry
Experts at Maximize My Social Security have answered more than 10,000 questions about Social Security over many years. Search for your questions and answers here.
Can My Nephew Get An Additional Payment For Acting As My Caregiver?
I'm 65 At my benefit, retired, and also an amputee with military support from (a) spouse. My nephew a SSI beneficiary can be my caregiver. Can't my nephew get an additional payment?
Hi,
Social Security is the only program that I have expertise in, so I wouldn't know if your nephew might be eligible for benefits from any other programs. All I can really tell you is that if your nephew is acting as your caregiver, it wouldn't make him eligible for any Social Security benefits. Nor would it cause his Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment amount to increase.
If your nephew is receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), he should already be receiving any Social Security benefits for which he's eligible. SSI is a needs based program, and one of the eligibility requirements for SSI is that a recipient must file for any other benefits for which they qualify, including Social Security benefits.
Best, Jerry
Category:
Posted:
October 17, 2020