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Form SSA-4-BK
for the current year.
Form SSA-4-BK Application for Child's Insurance Benefits
What Is Form SSA-4-BK?
This is a legal form that was released by the U.S. Social Security Administration on April 1, 2020 and used country-wide. As of today, no separate filing guidelines for the form are provided by the issuing department.
FAQ
Q: What is Form SSA-4-BK?
A: Form SSA-4-BK is the Application for Child's Insurance Benefits.
Q: Who can use Form SSA-4-BK?
A: Form SSA-4-BK is used by a parent or legal guardian to apply for child's insurance benefits.
Q: What are child's insurance benefits?
A: Child's insurance benefits are monthly payments from Social Security that are made to eligible children of retired, disabled, or deceased parents.
Q: How do I fill out Form SSA-4-BK?
A: You need to provide information about the child, the parent or parents, and their work history. You may also need to provide documents such as birth certificates and death certificates.
Q: Is there a fee to submit Form SSA-4-BK?
A: No, there is no fee to submit Form SSA-4-BK.
Q: How long does it take to process Form SSA-4-BK?
A: The processing time can vary, but it usually takes several weeks to a few months to process the application.
Q: Are there any eligibility requirements for child's insurance benefits?
A: Yes, the child must be unmarried, under the age of 18 (or 19 if a full-time student), and meet certain dependency and support criteria.
Q: Can I apply for child's insurance benefits if the parent is still alive?
A: Yes, you may be eligible for child's insurance benefits if the parent is receiving Social Security retirement or disability benefits.
Form Details:
- Released on April 1, 2020;
- The latest available edition released by the U.S. Social Security Administration;
- Easy to use and ready to print;
- Yours to fill out and keep for your records;
- Compatible with most PDF-viewing applications;
- Fill out the form in our online filing application.
Download a fillable version of Form SSA-4-BK by clicking the link below or browse more documents and templates provided by the U.S. Social Security Administration.
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