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Parent as dependent

ZM03 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 05:12:57 GMT

If I claim parents as dependents, will they be able to continue to receive EBT and medicad? they have no other income other than social security. Additional question, do they even have to file tax returns?

Re: Parent as dependent

Vanessa A — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 18:37:40 GMT

You would have to contact the medical assistance and EBT office in your county.

If you are claiming them, and they have only social security for income, then no, they do not need to file a return. This would be true even if you did not claim them.

Re: Parent as dependent

ZM03 — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:39:42 GMT

Would I contact their county or the county I live in?

Re: Parent as dependent

DawnC — Thu, 13 Apr 2023 21:52:03 GMT

Whatever county or state agency they receive benefits from.