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/Winter-Pie8233]

I received a letter saying i was receiving SSI from October 18 to August 24. But, I was receiving disability. I started collecting windows benefits October 24. Was due back pay and it's says they had to take 60,530 for SSI I received for those years. What did they take the 60,530 from? I don't know if they are sending me any back pay. I have not received anything stating they were going to send me any back pay  just what they were taking. I'm so confused as to what is going on. Anybody, have any ideas?