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 Thank you for getting back by Danielle (not verified)
Hi Danielle,
You're very welcome!
In reply to Hi Danielle, by Bryan
Also my friends had made the comments that because I had no living expenses I would not be eligible for backpay??!! I bounced from home to home! I was HOMELESS,
In reply to Also my friends had made the by Danielle (not verified)
Hi Danielle,
You may still be eligible for back pay, regardless of housing situation.
My mom and I have been waiting now going on 7years for our back pay and we keep getting told its coming there giving us dates and everything and we have not revive any of it there alwasy a problem. Do you know anybody we can contact for help to finally get our money's that are owed to us??
In reply to My mom and I have been by Brittany (not verified)
Hi Brittany,
I would contact the SSA, you can call them at 1-800-772-1213
I waited 2 years for my hearing, and finally had it on March 2016. I was awarded my SSD, received my letter 2 weeks after my hearing, one month later received my letter with amounts of my back pay and monthly payment. I finally received my first monthly payment this May 2016, BUT have not received my back pay, although my lawyer has received his payment!! I have went to my local Social Security Office and they told me soon that because when I initially applied I also checked SSI and they are checking that I didn't receive money from that, i said to them you can clearly see by looking at my ss# that I didn't, so left that office still no answer, I have since called that office several times to find out and they still tell me oh it will take maybe another 6-9 weeks each time I call because I applied for SSI. I said to them OMG how hard is it to look and see that I didn't, I have my rent thats still behind, bills, my son's tuition, trouble buying food. In the end, the system needs to be improved so we don't have to wait so long for our benefits.
In reply to I waited 2 years for my by Anonyomous (not verified)
Hi There,
It's true, it takes a while these days to get approved. They may be able to expedite your back pay if you contact your local SSA office with some documentation that you have some bills in arrears, they may be better able to help you then.
How long does it take for SSD back pay waiting almost 90 days
In reply to How long does it take for SSD by Anonymous (not verified)
Hi there,
it generally takes four months from the time you start receiving monthly benefits.
How many months does it take for SSD back pay and who sends it
In reply to How many months does it take by Brooklyn (not verified)
Hi Brooklyn,
It generally takes four months from the time you start receiving benefits, and the SSA sends the payments to you.
In reply to Hi Brooklyn, by Bryan
I got my first check around DEC 11 2017 when will I get my back pay
In reply to I got my first check around by Eugene (not verified)
Hi Eugene,
Usually applicants will receive their first installment of SSDI back pay 60 days after being approved for disability.
Hi, I was approved for disability on December 2 2015, my attorney was paid his part January 4th 2016 in which he told me I should receive my back pay March or April, now he has retired, I received my first check in February, now here it is June 2016, I still have not received my backpay. I have called Social Security a couple of times, and I just get a run a round. Should I just go to the Social Security office in person?
In reply to Hi, I was approved for by Bonnie (not verified)
Hi Bonnie,
It may be a good idea to do so, they would be able to let you know what exactly is going on with your back pay.
Back payments when are they recieved
In reply to Back payments when are they by Karen Byars (not verified)
Hi Karen,
Back payments usually come about four months after you start receiving benefits.
I have a question. I was finally approved for SSDI after almost 4 years. I have gotten my first check. I have $45,000.00 back pay coming to me. When will get that? I am behind on most everything, double payments. We have done all that we can possibly do. We are in need of catching up on bills. Our air conditioner is it in this hot weather and need some minor house repairs done. I have been advised that due to declining health that I need to be closer to our children so they could help us out. My husband is disabled also. We are needing to sell our house and relocate for assistance. There is a little house that I can purchase near my daughters but I need 15,000.00 of my backpay in order to finalize purchase. If I could possibly get 20,000.00 released to me so we could relocate, catch up on bills, get air fixed in our current house so we can sell it. Please help me. I've been told so many different things. I'm planning on being at the Social Security office Monday morning. What do I need to take in order for them to help me and have $ released? I need this by June 21 or I won't have a house. Thank You
In reply to I have a question. I was by Sheree (not verified)
Hi Sheree,
generally, back pay comes about four months from the time you start receiving benefits or four months after you are approved for benefits. You may be able to have your payment expedited, I would contact the SSA with documentation of your urgent need for those funds.
I got approved for ssi June of 2015. I received some of my back pay the end of June 2015. I had to get an advance on Sept. 2015 for bills I incured for the two years I waited to get approved. I have not received anything since it is now June 2016. I get my monthly allotment, but no more back pay. Is this normal, will I get more the end of this month or a year after I received my last back pay?
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