For example, if you have already suffered from a heart attack, an AICD may be recommended. Additionally, if you have congenital heart disease or other heart-related syndromes, your doctor may suggest the device. No matter the reason, AICDs are a backup to your heart, providing a cushion in case of an emergency.
Social Security Dependents Benefits. Children, disabled or not, can qualify for Social Security benefits if their parent, adoptive parent, or stepparent is receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits (SSDI) â or was entitled to one of these benefits before they died.
But since writing the book, Iâve discovered two new terrible gotchas when it comes to the Social Security system. One involves children that are disabled before age 22 who earn even a bit too much money after age 22 and then file for disability on their own work record. The money they âearnedâ may actually be provided by family members or friends who are trying to give the child a stronger sense of self worth.