Social security benefits and exploring the topic
There are limits to how much your family can collect. As previously mentioned, that amount is dependent upon how much you have contributed to Social Security over your time in the workforce. To be eligible, a child cannot be married. He must also be under the age of 18, or the age of 20 if he is a student. If you currently receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, your dependents are not eligible to receive benefits under your claim.