When my father died, my mother started to receive a Social Security check for me and my siblings. About two years ago my older sister turned my mother in for not using the check like she was supposed to, so my mother had it taken away from her. About a month after that I went up there to try to receive my check and since I was only 15 the person I was living with would get the money not me. I did not trust the person I lived with to spend it on bills and my needs so I waited two years until I was 17 and went back up there to see if I could get back pay and start receiving my monthly check.
By Amber
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Social Security is the place that would know about this and it sounds like you already have the answer. The thing about not being in school is that if a young person isn't in school it is assumed they would be able to take care of themselves.
I am sorry your mother did not use this benefit correctly but it appears you need to learn more about why and when this type of benefit is given.
This type of benefit is given to the custodian of the children to take care of children while they are young and in school. Since you are no longer "young" and not in school it appears there is no reason for you to receive benefits.
No one is "due" back payment just because benefits WERE available as benefits begin accruing on the date the person applies for those benefits.
You should return to the SS office and let them review your case and explain what may or may not be available to you right now.
My guess would be that no money is due you and you will have to continue (or change?) your own way of living - maybe try to return to school and further your schooling/education to be able to find employment and support yourself.
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