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SSDI length of time for back pay?

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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.

Bryan

Hi Cam,
A fast court date may not be a denial, in fact if your lawyer had informed you of it it may have been in the works for some time.

Mon, 10/16/2017 - 13:03 Permalink
Katrina (not verified)

Can you or someone confirm whether or not the 12 mo cap on back pay benefits is true even if initial app and date of approved onset is over 4 years ago?

Wed, 03/07/2018 - 18:00 Permalink
douglaskleeves (not verified)

i recieved benifits in nov 2004 it took them 16 months to approve it and i didnt recieve any back pay

Thu, 10/29/2015 - 22:34 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Douglas,
I am sorry to hear that! I think that if you were entitled to back pay, you would have received it by now. It is likely that the judge who approved your claim changed your onset date and thus changed the time of your disability.

Fri, 10/30/2015 - 09:34 Permalink
noreen (not verified)

Received fully favorable Disability for ssdi and widows benefit onset of July 2014 first payment set for November 16 2016 attorney was paid this last Wednesday Had phone interview about Ssi on Thursday and won,T be double because of widow benefit amount my question is when should I expect my backpay?

Sat, 11/05/2016 - 09:40 Permalink
Marc (not verified)

I was approved for SSDI an I receive my monthly checks but no back pay yet. I go to local office an keep asking how long for my back pay? Always keep hearing it's at the payment center and has been there since Aug 8 2016. But my attorney hasn't been paid yet an I'm still waiting. They said 6 months at first an now it hasn't came yet. When I was approved I went an got my own apt and have bills now etc.. I'm sleeping on floor no furniture or anything. I need my back pay like yesterday. Because after I pay my rent an bills I'm broke... Can anyone please tell me what to do? An how much longer will my SSDI back pay will take?

Wed, 01/25/2017 - 19:55 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Marc,
I'm sorry to hear about that! It takes about four months from the time you receive monthly benefits to receive back pay for SSDI.

Wed, 02/01/2017 - 09:37 Permalink
Lawrence Kennedy (not verified)

How much will my ssdi payments be this year. I,m currently getting 911.00 a month.

Fri, 10/30/2015 - 21:45 Permalink

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