POMS Reference

DI 10115: Childhood Disability Benefits (CDB)

BASIC (01-07)

Policy

Retroactivity would apply when:

  • The retroactivity of an application for CDB benefits or for hospital insurance benefits on the record of a non-Disability Benefit (DIB) claimant is limited to 6 months or;

  • Up to 12 months of retroactivity can be provided if the CDB is entitled on the earnings record of an individual entitled to DIB. (See GN 00204.030F and GN 00204.030G for additional information).