Social Security Disability - What is a Family Max?



What is a Family Max?



 
The Family Max is the maximum monetary amount payable to the number holder (disability or retirement beneficiary) and his or her dependents. The family max is a computation based on the disabled or retired beneficiary's earnings or work record.


About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here.







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