I received two lump sum payments, but I have not spent all of the funds. I want to make a funeral arrangement and buy a car. How soon must I spend the lump sum payment.
Hi there,
You may be able to find that on your state government's website, You may be able to find a listing of your representative's contact info there.
I'm just gonna make you aware,it's not really what it sounds like.They just don't pay you off,it's a long process with little payments.Just be prepared for our governments shanagans
Hi Melanie,
It is very unlikely that you could get an advancement for a reason like this unless you required the car to get to your doctor and have no other method of transportation.
Additionally, you will need to have the car with its VIN number prepared to propose the purchase to the SSA.
Hi Sally,
Thank you for sharing your story! It's true, the SSA can give you a backpay advance if you can give them evidence of your urgent need for it.
Social Security entered my direct deposit incorrect and said i can't receive my check for another six days can i get a emergency check because i am going to be homeless because i stay in a hotel.
You are able to receive an expedited payment from the SSA. I would notify the SSA immediately of this, especially since there was a mistake on their end. The # to reach them is 1-800-772-1213.
Hi sallie - do you mind me asking if you had to provide proof of the vehicle purchase? And did you have a limit on how much the car cost? (Besides how much back pay you had in your account of course)
I'm worried about doing this because what if I bring them the information on the vehicle I want to purchase, but that vehicle gets sold before the back pay is released to me.
Just an update - I was able to go to a dealership and start the paperwork and brought it to the SSA office. They approved the SSI backpay advance for downpayment on a vehicle and I was thrilled. The money was released that day and showed up in my account 2 days later.
But unfortunately now due to circumstances my children and I are somewhat homeless - we stay at my mothers house the majority of the time but she can barely make ends meet herself and I wish I could help out more but the $400 a month I get for disability barely goes that far. The SSA office wasn't very helpful when I was talking to them about this and was wondering if there was any way to get another advance on the backpay to help with bills and such.
I'm just so discouraged. I feel guilty enough not being physically able to work and all the time I have to spend in the hospital and while I was fighting for this SSDI and SSI for 4 years I though gut that I would at least be able to get on my feet with the backpay, and when I found out I'd be receiving it in installments, it crushed everything. Especially right now in the worst year of my life. It could've REALLY helped out....
Hey Sarah what information did you give them I went to a dealership and they said they can’t give me any paperwork until I actually buy the car so I’m confused on what can I show ssi that I’m trying to purchase a vehicle
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Hi there,
Hi there,
You may be able to find that on your state government's website, You may be able to find a listing of your representative's contact info there.
In reply to If your waiting for your back by Jennifer (not verified)
How do I get in touch with
How do I get in touch with him.I don't have the phone number.
In reply to If your waiting for your back by Jennifer (not verified)
Jennifer how do i find out
Jennifer how do i find out who my congress man are in Ga.
In reply to Jennifer how do i find out by Nicole (not verified)
Hi Nicole,
Hi Nicole,
If you follow this link below, all you need to do is type in your ZIP code and it will tell you who it is.
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative
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I'm just gonna make you
I'm just gonna make you aware,it's not really what it sounds like.They just don't pay you off,it's a long process with little payments.Just be prepared for our governments shanagans
In reply to I'm just gonna make you by Alan Viscuso (not verified)
Hi Alan,
Hi Alan,
It definitely is a long process! However, I think you may be referring to regular monthly benefits rather than an lump sum for back pay.
Can I get an advancement to
Can I get an advancement to buy another car because my old car broke down?
Hi Melanie,
Hi Melanie,
It is very unlikely that you could get an advancement for a reason like this unless you required the car to get to your doctor and have no other method of transportation.
Additionally, you will need to have the car with its VIN number prepared to propose the purchase to the SSA.
In reply to Hi Melanie, by D (not verified)
I was able to buy a car to
I was able to buy a car to get my child back and forth to the doc. I needed to find the car and give them the info. It was released within a week.
In reply to I was able to buy a car to by Sallie (not verified)
Hi Sally,
Hi Sally,
Thank you for sharing your story! It's true, the SSA can give you a backpay advance if you can give them evidence of your urgent need for it.
In reply to Hi Sally, by Bryan
Would homelessness be a good
Would homelessness be a good reason to need the money asap
In reply to Would homelessness be a good by Sam (not verified)
Hi Sam,
Hi Sam,
In my opinion, that may be a pretty urgent reason for the SSA to give you expedited back pay.
In reply to Would homelessness be a good by Sam (not verified)
Social Security entered my
Social Security entered my direct deposit incorrect and said i can't receive my check for another six days can i get a emergency check because i am going to be homeless because i stay in a hotel.
In reply to Social Security entered my by Corita (not verified)
Hi Corita,
Hi Corita,
You are able to receive an expedited payment from the SSA. I would notify the SSA immediately of this, especially since there was a mistake on their end. The # to reach them is 1-800-772-1213.
In reply to I was able to buy a car to by Sallie (not verified)
Hi sallie - do you mind me
Hi sallie - do you mind me asking if you had to provide proof of the vehicle purchase? And did you have a limit on how much the car cost? (Besides how much back pay you had in your account of course)
I'm worried about doing this because what if I bring them the information on the vehicle I want to purchase, but that vehicle gets sold before the back pay is released to me.
In reply to Hi sallie - do you mind me by Sarah (not verified)
Hi Sarah,
Hi Sarah,
It may be a good idea to provide the SSA with as much documentation as possible when asking for an advance of back pay.
In reply to Hi Sarah, by Bryan
Just an update - I was able
Just an update - I was able to go to a dealership and start the paperwork and brought it to the SSA office. They approved the SSI backpay advance for downpayment on a vehicle and I was thrilled. The money was released that day and showed up in my account 2 days later.
But unfortunately now due to circumstances my children and I are somewhat homeless - we stay at my mothers house the majority of the time but she can barely make ends meet herself and I wish I could help out more but the $400 a month I get for disability barely goes that far. The SSA office wasn't very helpful when I was talking to them about this and was wondering if there was any way to get another advance on the backpay to help with bills and such.
I'm just so discouraged. I feel guilty enough not being physically able to work and all the time I have to spend in the hospital and while I was fighting for this SSDI and SSI for 4 years I though gut that I would at least be able to get on my feet with the backpay, and when I found out I'd be receiving it in installments, it crushed everything. Especially right now in the worst year of my life. It could've REALLY helped out....
In reply to Just an update - I was able by Sarah (not verified)
Hi Sarah,
Hi Sarah,
I'm sorry to hear about that! Hang in there!
In reply to Just an update - I was able by Sarah (not verified)
Sarah was it two business
Sarah was it two business days ?
In reply to Just an update - I was able by Sarah (not verified)
Hey Sarah what information
Hey Sarah what information did you give them I went to a dealership and they said they can’t give me any paperwork until I actually buy the car so I’m confused on what can I show ssi that I’m trying to purchase a vehicle
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