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Dependents benefits are�social security�proceeds which may be received by those who rely on the primary recipient�s income. Dependents benefits often take the form of�survivor benefits, although in some circumstances dependents may receive benefits while the recipient still lives.�

Dependents of recipients of�Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD)�and�Supplemental Security Income (SSI)�may be eligible to receive dependents benefits. Only the spouse, child, or parent of the recipient qualify as dependents.�

20 C.F.R. � 404.330�provides when the spouse of a social security recipient may be eligible. It requires that the marriage lasted at least one year; the spouse is the natural parent of a child; or in the month before the couple married the recipient was entitled to social security. It also requires that the dependent-spouse apply; that the dependent-spouse is older than 62 or care for a child who is entitled to child�s benefits on the recipient�s earnings record; and that the dependent-spouse is not entitled to more social security than the recipient.�

20 C.F.R. � 404.370�provides when a child may be eligible to receive their parent-recipient�s benefits. It requires that the parent died; that the child is at least 62 years old; that the child has not married since the recipient died; that the child apply; that the child is not entitled to old-age benefits in an amount that exceeds that recipient�s benefits; and that the child was receiving at least one-half of their support at the time the parent died.�

20 C.F.R. � 404.350�provides when the parent of a child who received social security may be eligible. It requires that the recipient-child has died; that the parent was dependent on the recipient; that the parent apply; that the parent is unmarried; and that the parent is under the age of 18.�

Information on how to apply for dependents benefits can be found at the�Social Security Administration website.�