What is the maximum age for dependent children to receive benefits from a working parent?

Dependent children can receive benefits from a working parent until they reach a maximum age of 18 years, unless they are still in high school. In that case, benefits can continue until the child graduates or reaches the age of 19, whichever occurs first. This structure allows for some flexibility regarding education, ensuring that children who are still completing their high school education are financially supported.

While students can indeed qualify for benefits into their early 20s if they are full-time students, typically benefiting until age 23 in certain private programs, standard Social Security benefits for dependents generally adhere to the rules that cap eligibility at age 18 or while still in high school. The provision regarding disability is more specific to adult dependents, who may continue to qualify regardless of age if certain conditions are met.