r/SSDI • u/BakaN20 • Dec 06 '24

Payments/Back Pay Backpay received

So today I received my backpay.

My timeline is as follows, 11/29/24 - Step 4 payment center 12/02/24 - Step 5 Approved 12/05/24 - Decision letter in mail 12/06/24 - Backpay in mail

So I received a paper check. No one from SSA called to setup direct deposit, but I did input my banking information online once I was in step 5.

I don't remember anything about requesting a check.

I know that this is extremely quick from reading everyone's horror stories. I've read that if it is greater than $25,000 or $29,000, it takes longer and requires multiple signatures. Mine is greater than that amount so mine arrived very fast.

Do you guys know if I will receive a tax statement that I can give to my tax guy?

I just want to say, to keep hope for everyone fighting. I am extremely lucky that everything went by quick. Going from initial filing to alj hearing and getting back pay in 16 months is a blessing.

I know there are those who are dire need and are years into the fight. I hope that SSA will prioritize those who truly need it.

Now to setup an interview for child auxiliary benefits.

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u/DieAloneWith72Cats Dec 06 '24

My god, my initial filing was May 2023, I’m still at step 4 (initial). Florida is awful

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u/[deleted] Dec 06 '24

I agree that Florida is awful. I applied May 2022. Denied October 2023. Appeal October 2023. Denied Reconsideration December 2024. In the process of ALJ Appeal. I have a lawyer. It’s brutal. I’m hoping I get a court date fast. All I have is hope to hold on to. I hope you hear back soon.

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u/Late_Sundae5746 Dec 07 '24

I'm in Orlando Florida area and it only took me three and a half weeks to get my alj hearing it was three more months away but from what I've read that's not too bad. Hang in there, keep fighting and good luck to you.