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There is a five month waiting period after the approval before payments will begin. When a person becomes eligible for social security disability their children can also receive benefits. In certain cases the spouse of someone receiving social security disability benefits can also receive benefits. For instance, if the spouse is over 62 years old they are eligible. Another criteria that qualifies a family member is that they are a spouse of any age who is taking care of at least one child under 16 years old.