Social Security and Medicare Practice Exam

A child of a disabled worker can continue to receive Social Security benefits beyond age 18 if the child suffered a qualifying disability before turning 22. This provision allows for ongoing support for individuals who rely on these benefits due to their disability, reflecting the program's commitment to ensuring financial support for families with dependents facing long-term challenges.

The criteria for this continuation of benefits are explicitly linked to the age at which the disability occurred. This ensures that those who may not have been able to achieve independence or enter the workforce due to their disability are still provided for, even as they reach adulthood.

In contrast, being enrolled in college, being married, or being financially independent do not meet the specific criteria set by Social Security for extended benefits based on childhood disability. While these factors might influence other situations or benefits, they do not warrant ongoing benefits specific to the conditions surrounding a childhood disability under the Social Security framework.