Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is one of the more common benefits for disabled children, but there are household income limits that apply, and benefits are capped at $994 per month in 2026. Parents need to understand all of the ways Social Security could help a disabled child, including into adulthood. And, there is actually a surprising way that a parent's retirement may help an older disabled child to get more financial support from the Social Security Administration.
That gap was the work of two old rules: the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). Both vanished when the Social Security Fairness Act was signed on January 5, 2025, with the repeal applying to benefits payable from January 2024 onward. Her monthly check is now the full $1,640, plus a one-time back payment of about $22,960 covering the 14 months she was owed but never received.
"I think this is a worthwhile investment in the future so that we are protecting the workforce and people can live with the dignity they deserve" when they retire, said state Sen. Jessica Ramos, a Queens Democrat.
They stood up for that. I can't believe. I can't believe it. Did Nancy Pelosi stand up, if she was here? Doubt it. Pass the Stop Insider Trading Act without delay. Trump said on Tuesday, using the moment of Democratic applause to pivot toward criticism of Pelosi's family stock trading portfolio.
