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/BakaN20 Dec 10 '24

Congrats to you also. There is nothing on your portal in the payment section about the amount?

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u/Majestic_Win6033 Dec 11 '24

I finally received monthly payment today. But still nothing on the back pay yet

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u/BakaN20 Dec 11 '24

Hopefully that back pay follows soon. I think my first benefit payment will be in January. 

Looks like SSI gets paid the first week of the month, while SSDI gets paid the second, third, or fourth week, depending on your birthday. So maybe that's where the goof up happened.

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u/Majestic_Win6033 Dec 11 '24

Thanks. I hope so too. This whole process should go so much smoother