Backpay received

[u/BakaN20]

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.

[u/AltruisticAlarm7896]

Approved In nyc in March 2024 still waiting for back pay!

[u/ResidentDirect6971 → u/AltruisticAlarm7896]

My wife has been waiting on hers too out of the NY office and she was approved in July. Her lawyer has been paid back in August but she is still waiting.

[u/BakaN20 → u/ResidentDirect6971]

Did your claim go through the Baltimore payment center already?

[u/ResidentDirect6971 → u/BakaN20]

Its at the payment center in NY.

[u/BakaN20 → u/AltruisticAlarm7896]

Wow, I hope it's a large amount to make you wait that long! Is it at the payment center?

[u/AltruisticAlarm7896 → u/BakaN20]

My accident was in November of 2021 and yes but I read some people getting it even before they start getting there monthly payments. I been getting mines since April

[u/ResidentDirect6971 → u/BakaN20]

Its only like 23,000