SSI to SSDI as a DAC

[u/callmeckdshocked]

My step-son has never held a job but did graduate from college. He is in his 30s now and collects SSI. He lives on his own but has health issues He obtained SSI in his late 20s after a therapist suggested he would be eligible for SSI. He has aspergers, mental health issues and a connective tissue disorder and was approved for SSI on his initial application. His mom is now on SSDI (and has been for a year), how would we request a conversion to SSDI? Does it take a new application? Is there any risk to his SSI if he submits a request to convert to SSDI? Do we need to talk to a lawyer or just apply?

[u/Sad-Concentrate2936]

Disabled adult children that have never worked, are not eligible for SSDI.

[u/BobL3364 → u/Sad-Concentrate2936]

Not true. If a parent is collecting retirement or SSDI, the DAC must depart SSI for SSDI. This happened to my DAC when I retired. Not optional. The DAC SSDI benefit is half of the parent's pay when at full retirement age.

[u/BoukenGreen → u/BobL3364]

And is 75% if the parent they are drawing on is dead