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.
In reply to I got approved for social by James yates (not verified)
Hi James,
Sorry to hear that. I would recommend calling the SSA and speaking to a representative. 1-800-772-1213.
-Eric
I had I had a stroke January 10th 2017 and I went through and program called also all up allsup and they said if I was approved that they will hold back 5 months of my income I work all my life why would they hold back 5 months of my income I am in a serious hardship about to lose my car and lose my home is this fact true
In reply to I had I had a stroke January by Jamel Howell (not verified)
Hi Jamel,
I am unaware of that, so unfortunately I cannot help you with that. Best of Luck.
-Eric
Someone called March 5 the saying she was deceased and I went up there and they gave me run around. I went up there 2 weeks ago to get it fixed and they say wait 4-7 days for her back pay how long do it take for them to reinstate her benefits
In reply to Someone called March 5 the by Jearzell (not verified)
Hi there,
I really could not say, but if she is in dire need of her benefits, you may want to contact the SSA with documentation of her hardship ( like an eviction notice, overdue medical bills, collections letter, etc)
My husband had his hearing on 5/20/17 and on Monday the lawyer confirmed that we had won. Yeah! However, I have not yet received any letter from SSA and have no idea when we can expect his first check (I'm not even looking for back pay). I see that people have gotten theirs a lot faster than this. When should I expect to see anything from SSA. We will call again this Monday but I have no idea how long between the letter and the first months deposit.
In reply to My husband had his hearing on by Rose (not verified)
HI there,
Your husband should start receiving benefits about five months from when he receives his award letter, and he should get back pay about four months after that.
Hi I recently got contacted by ssa threw mail so I called the lady who reached out to me told me about ssdi from my decease mom who pass 15 yrs ago she ask did I want to do an application so I did one over the phone afterwards the lady said I will receive an award letter within 30 days I did my application June 6 2017 iam on ssi right now for my disability which I became in August 9 2011 I wasn't aware of ssdi until they contact me my question is what can I expect will I get retroactive benefits or back pay will award letter really take 30 days I once receive benefits from my mom when she pass but once I hit 18 I guess they stop.i was kind of surprise ssa reach out to me about ssdi
In reply to Hi I recently got contacted by Brina (not verified)
Hi Brina,
I really could not say as we are not affiliated with the SSA or the federal government and as such we would not have any information about your specific benefits eligibility.
In reply to Hi Brina, by Bryan
Ok I understand it's just something that was unexpected but do anyone know how long award letters takes to arrive in the mail
In reply to Ok I understand it's by Brina (not verified)
Hi Brina,
Unfortunately, there is no black and white answer for that.
-Eric
When will i get my next back pay the first one came in march 2017
In reply to When will i get my next back by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
You may receive your next installment six months after your last one.
I was in a mva in 10/97. I was 30 years old. I applied for ssi disability in jan 1998, i was deniex, sent to their doctors finally awarded in 2000..i never received any retro pay and was told that i wouldnt. I have asked and been put off year after year..
Could someone help?
In reply to I was in a mva in 10/97. I by My name is tammy (not verified)
Hi Tammy,
I'm sorry to hear about that! Depending on your Established Onset Date, you may not have been eligible for back pay.
I've applied for SSDI on Jan 30 2017 and got qualified for it and received the SSDI check on July but no back pay. I've stopped by SSA about it and they said no I don't get back pay. Something isn't right.
In reply to I've applied for SSDI on by Teresa (not verified)
HI Teresa,
You may not eligible for back pay for various reasons, for example if you're receiving benefits based off of your income rather than work record they may have started benefits as soon as they could, which would mean you may not be eligible for back pay.
If you want to court and your lawyer presented a paper saying that examiner found you disabled 2014 are you entitled to your benefits?
In reply to If you want to court and your by Jennifer More (not verified)
Hi Jennifer,
That alone is not the sure thing that will definitely get your case won, however the more medical evidence you have like that that proves your disability the better your chances are of winning your case.
-Eric
So I got my award letter in the mail for ssdi but they said they are withholding my benefits for 2011 to 2017 it says they have reduce these payments if I was receiving ssi and that they will send me another letter if they do or don't so what does this mean
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