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 Jamie, by Susan (not verified)
Hi Susan,
If you have not started receiving monthly benefits, then you may need to wait four months after those start to receive your back pay.
In reply to Hi Susan, by Bryan
I started getting my SSDI monthly payments June 2016. 90 days now waiting for the back PAY!! Anxious!!
In reply to I started getting my SSDI by Susan (not verified)
Hi Susan,
That's great! Back pay benefits, if you are eligible for them, usually arrive about four months after your regular monthly benefits start.
In reply to I started getting my SSDI by Susan (not verified)
I started getting monthly benefits in September 2016 still waiting on back pay. Seems like it's never gonna come.
In reply to I started getting monthly by Michelle (not verified)
Sorry to hear that Michelle! They should arrive a few months after your monthly benefits start, but if you've been waiting for more than 6 months then I would consider contacting your local SSA office.
In reply to Sorry to hear that Michelle! by Deanna
Local office has been ZERO HELP for me
In reply to Jamie, by Susan (not verified)
Susan and jamie...I was approved in oct and still no back pay...its somehow relieving to know im not the only one. Mine is since 2012, date was granted by the judge, so im anxious as well. I am a single mother and have two teenage boys living in public housing and no family support as most have what I have..muscular dystrophy, and are home bound. This money will get us OUT of here and everyday is torture!!! I'm gonna pray you and myself as well sweetheart. Keep me/us posted PLEASE?
In reply to Jamie, by Susan (not verified)
I was approved in July of 2012. I received my first check in Sept of 2012, and my back pay I'm May of 2013. Almost a yr after my award letter.
In reply to I was approved in July of by Sondra (not verified)
Hi Sondra,
Thanks for sharing!
In reply to I filed May 2012, approved by Jamie (not verified)
thats good i just got approved after eight years so now im just waiting on my award letter
In reply to thats good i just got by lala (not verified)
Hi lala,
That's great! Congrats!
In reply to I filed May 2012, approved by Jamie (not verified)
How lo.g did u wait for ur.backpay? I was approved in Oct and stil not seen it yet. I call every week. My atty says shes getting.no info..no ssi was.taken on my part during.the four year wait for approval..the judge backdated it four years so this alit of money..we live in,public.housing and im dying to move out..any thoughts...anyone????
In reply to How lo.g did u wait for ur by Holly b (not verified)
Hi Holly,
It generally takes about four months from the time you receive monthly benefits to receive back pay.
In reply to How lo.g did u wait for ur by Holly b (not verified)
Hi Holly ,I would contact your local congressmen or assemblymen and they will look into why the delay and will expedite the process by calling their contacts to put pressure on the system for starving You out.I was awarded 29 months in May 2016 and I haven't received either but I have been told it will be in mail within 2 weeks.You have nothing to lose at this point and this act is called a " Congressional Inquiry"!Good Luck
In reply to Hi Holly ,I would contact by Todd B (not verified)
Hi Todd,
Thanks for sharing that! It's true, contacting your congressman may possibly help your case.
In reply to How lo.g did u wait for ur by Holly b (not verified)
well my son was approved his ssi on 3-9-2018 and ssa told me two weeks so when will his check come in the mail if not too late can i give them my direct deposit information and get it sooner.
In reply to well my son was approved his by tatiana (not verified)
Hi Tatiana,
The SSA does not send checks via mail anymore. Only through direct deposit.
In reply to I filed May 2012, approved by Jamie (not verified)
How long did it take for your back pay to come in ??
In reply to How long did it take for your by La (not verified)
Hi,
It often takes about 4-6 months to receive back pay AFTER the first monthly benefit comes in.
In reply to Hi, by Deanna
I applied for ssi and ssdi. I got denied twice. I got an attorney for my reconsideration. It took around 7 months for initial and reconsideration to be denied in all. I first applied in October of 2016. I was informed of my live court date September 2017 for October 17. Iot of people are telling me it may be a denial because of my fast court date. And the judge i have has the highest approval rates. I also have two blue book conditions that i fall under. Have you ever heard of this? Does it sounds like a denial?
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