SSDI length of time for back pay?

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When I initially met with my attorney, I was told that back pay would go back one year from application, minus 5 months (I had already waited over 2 years to file because I was told I would have "full recovery" after my 2 fusion surgeries). I've received my acceptance letter but not my back pay yet, and during my search for more info on the process I came across a SSDI page stating that even if it takes 24 months for your claim to get approved, you can only receive pay for 12 months. Can anybody help clarify this for me please? Also, I have friends who received their back pay before or immediately after their approval letters (NY), but I've seen posts by people saying it took several months so I was wondering if there was a formula for when I can expect mine? I'm not looking to go on a spending spree, but I have a mortgage, car payment, property and school taxes, and children to feed and clothe as well as one in an expensive college. Thank you for taking the time to read this, and all input is appreciated.

Rudy (not verified)
Wed, 06/14/2017 - 06:32 Permalink

I received a letter stating I am waiting on a non medical decision. I have been waiting two months with no word. How long does it take before non medical make their decision ?

Eric

In reply to by Rudy (not verified)

Wed, 06/14/2017 - 09:50 Permalink

Hi Rudy,

Unfortunately, there's no exact time frame on when they'll make a decision because every case varies.

Best of Luck,
Eric

Erica (not verified)
Thu, 06/15/2017 - 13:26 Permalink

First filed 2012 denied got a lawyer 2014 denied 3x had a alj hearing 6/16 approved 5/3 had perc meeting for ssi 5/15 received award letter for ssi 6/6/17 received award letter for ssdi 6/12/17 lawyer paid 5/23/17 so was just curious to when will I get any back pay no monthly payments just back pay help someone

Storm (not verified)
Fri, 06/16/2017 - 00:13 Permalink

Hello!! Can someone tell me how long it will be before I hear anything,My appt were May2,2017 The judge said they found me disable I didn't recieve anything at all I had a lawyer I wonder what's taking so long.How long does it take to get a decision letter in the mail.It has been a month in a half I haven't received nothing every time I call they always tell me it still pending I just want to know what's going on..

Eric

In reply to by Storm (not verified)

Fri, 06/16/2017 - 09:15 Permalink

Hello,

Unfortunately there is no exact time table of when you will hear back. Generally those who are denied benefits receive their letter sooner because they only have a certain amount of days to appeal the decision.

-Eric

Henry (not verified)
Fri, 06/16/2017 - 15:00 Permalink

I was approved for survivor benefits Feb 2016, I recieved my backpay in July 2016, only they withheld $6,000+ of it claiming overpayment fees.

I appealed it within 60 days to prove it wasn't my fault the overpayments. And when I called the lady on the phone said that those overpayments were showing up as having been waived so therefore it was a mistake to have withheld it and I should recieve the $6,000+ back.

It's almost a year later and anytime I call I get a different answer from, "It could take 45 more days" to "I don't see it processing.".

Next month it will have been a full year.

Where do I go from here, to get to the bottom of this underpayment?

Besides going down to the local SSA office, I am for most part too disabled to leave the house except for certain doctors appointments/offices.

Angel (not verified)
Fri, 06/16/2017 - 23:22 Permalink

Many comments have asked about how long it takes to get back pay. I honestly think it depends on the case and if your getting SSI or SSDI. My husband applied for SSDI in September 2015 and was approved April of 2016. He received a call from SS telling him he was approved, what his monthly benefit would be, his backpay amount and they verified his banking information. Two days later a lump sum of his backpay was deposited into his bank account and later that month he received his first SSDI monthly check. His backpay was a big lump sum as his onset date of disability was April 2014 so he received 19 months of backpay. The first 5 months after your disability onset date are not paid for SSDI..I'm not sure with SSA.

tyneisha (not verified)
Mon, 06/19/2017 - 16:02 Permalink

Hello I received my fully favorable letter June 2 2017 I called the ssi number 1800 just to see how long it would take to get my reward letter and she said they haven't made up about yet but the is working on it now it shows how long normally will it take to receive a check? I'm due for back pay also n also I called to do a phone interview for ssi I have a 2 year old son would they let me know if I'm approve on the phone or that takes months also?

MARKEISHA (not verified)
Tue, 06/20/2017 - 18:28 Permalink

They told me I had to open up an account before I received my son's back pay its been 4 months how long will it be before I receive the benefits?

Rusty (not verified)
Thu, 06/22/2017 - 01:28 Permalink

Started my SSDI Claim Jan 2015. SSA Sent it to Hearing Dept. Judge Jan 16 2016 . Hearing with Judge May 25 2017 . Today June 21 , 2017 my Approval letter came . Fully Approved ! From Hearing Date to Letter 4 Weeks . So Happy ! Now Wait for Monthly Benifits to Start and 20 Months Back Pay . Ill try and keep you Updated when i Recieve Payment.

Jeff (not verified)

In reply to by Rusty (not verified)

Fri, 06/23/2017 - 09:30 Permalink

Hi rusty what state are you in... I'm in cali.. my attorny applied for hearing on Feb 17, 2016 and I have my hearing date on July 10.. I'm so nervous.. I need this I hope I get approved.. I'm in california

michele (not verified)
Sat, 06/24/2017 - 23:40 Permalink

I was awarded ssdi march 2017, also ssi got back pay for ssi of 2205 and one month of ssi in may and now was told I have to pay ssi back cuz I also got my ssdi in may. they have it so mess up cuz they also said I'm was getting wc from may 2015 to dec 2017 which I wasn`t so I file 561 and prove I wasn`t getting wc. Got a letter june 22 2017 saying they fix that but nothing on back pay which is 22 month after the 5 month waiting time. got my award letter in may but didn't say anthing about back pay cuz there where claiming I got wc, but I wasn't so now how how do I have to wait? also my son is waiting for his back pay

Eric

In reply to by michele (not verified)

Tue, 06/27/2017 - 14:57 Permalink

Hi Michele,

I would definitely recommend speaking to a SSA representative regarding your unique case. 1-800-772-1213.

-Eric

Erica (not verified)
Mon, 06/26/2017 - 22:16 Permalink

I received my notice of decision 5/3/17 had perc meeting for ssi 5/15/17 got both award letters 6/6/17 6/12/17 lawyer was paid 5/25/17 so when should I receive my back pay will receive monthly checks

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