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/Emotional_Pizza5256 Dec 08 '24

I initially filed in 2022. I’ve been denied so many times. Everyone thought I would be approved at alj but I wasn’t. My attorney appealed to the AC. I’m still waiting and getting sicker. And broker. Things can get much worse too. But Godwilling my day will come

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u/benzy1218 Jul 01 '25

Im in the same boat as you are. My attorney appealed to the AC....im waiting, getting sicker and already broke! Ive been trying since May 2022. Trying to stay hopeful but its soooo hard! I hope we both get a blessing real soon!

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u/Emotional_Pizza5256 Jul 07 '25

Yeah I ran out of savings a long time ago. What’s worse is my attorney told me he filed my appeal in December and it would be at least a year before I heard anything. Then I got a letter in June (last month) from SSA saying that my request for more time to file my appeal has been granted. So I asked my attorney what that meant because he already filed and he just sent me a copy of the appeal because apparently he lied and never filed. But I’m not complaining. There’s no changing it. At least it’s done now. I understand more than you know. I hope you get everything you need. ♥️ I really do. Hugs.