Social Security Dependents Benefits are benefits that are available to the family of a disabled or retired worker. These benefits are paid directly to the family member. The worker has to be claiming his/her own benefits at the time. Dependents benefits can be paid to: The worker’s spouse, if s/he is age 62 or older The worker’s spouse, at any age, if s/he is caring for … [Read more...] about Social Security Survivors Benefits, Dependents Benefits and SSI