Quote Quoting Mercy&Grace
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If a child is receiving benefits because a parent is disabled, the parent nor the child is receiving SSI..In some situations where the parent doesn't receive at least $755 a month in SSDI and they meet SSI financial criteria, they may also receive SSI to make up the difference so they receive a total of $755 a month in SSDI and,SSI. In these situations, if the child receives Dependents Benefits, it is very little. A child can't receive SSI unless they are disabled.
Mercy, the child's benefits when a parent is receiving SSDI are called SSI. I have never understood why, but its just what they are called.