Is there anything I can do to speed up getting my back pay after I’ve been approved for Social Security Disability?
Happy New year and let’s get ready to rumble!!!!!!! This question is one that I get on a regular basis. You’ve been waiting for a year or two for your final decision and NOW, you got it. WOOO HOOO! PARTY TIME!! But HOOOOOOOOLDDDD UP, WAIT A MINUTE! Let me put some BOOM in it You [...]
Two magical points in Social Security: 18 years old and 65 years old
One of the toughest things to explain to people regarding Social Security is helping them understand that there are two points where Social Security takes significantly different turns. One, is when you turn 18 and the other is when you turn 65 (or 66 or 67 depending on when you were born). Here’s why: The [...]
Can somebody explain how I get paid after I get a favorable decision?
So you got approved for Disability benefits. YAAAAAAY!! Congratulations. After stressing, waiting, and going through this lengthy process, you are finally going to get your disability benefits. Even better, you are so happy with your representative who was successful in helping you get your benefits. However, now comes the confusing part. What happens next? When [...]
Let me tell you WHY you can’t run DIRTY with Social Security
For those of you who may be a little perplexed by the phrase “RUN DIRTY”, allow me the opportunity to clarify. “Running dirty” is a phrase to denote doing something illegal, wrong, or against the policies and procedures. I use this phrase whenever I’m talking about people who are trying to be sneaky and get [...]
Social Security topic: What do I do if I DON’T want a Representative Payee
Under the Social Security Regulations, in some instances where an individual has been awarded Disability benefits, SSA may determine that the person may need a Representative Payee. The Representative Payee is an independent third party who is responsible for the receiving the disability funds on behalf of a person who has been awarded Disability benefits. [...]
