Becky's parents have died in a car crash, she is five. Her grandparents are 59 years old and now care for her. Granddad is considering taking on some work to earn a little extra money. He is wondering how an extra job may affect the benefits they receive for Becky's care, what do you tell him about working?

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For a grandchild to be considered a child by grandparents after parents have died, they must not earn more than $14,160 per year to maintain benefit eligibility. This rule also applies for grandchildren who were legally adopted by the surviving spouse as well. However, once the grandparents are of retirement age, they can earn $37,680 without losing benefits as of 2009.

Becky's Parents Have Died in a Car Crash, She Is