When Will You Receive Your First Social Security Disability Payment?

Congratulations! Your application for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits has been approved, which is a significant step towards financial stability during a tough time. While receiving approval is great news, you may wonder when you’ll receive your first payment.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) knows how important it is to assist those eligible for SSD benefits promptly. The time frame for your initial payment will depend on a few factors after your approval.

Onset Date

Your onset date is the date when your disability began. This date is not necessarily the same as the day you applied for benefits. Your onset date is when you cannot work because of your disability. This could be before the day you applied for SSD benefits. After the five-month waiting period, you will get your first check for the entire sixth month.

Payment Date

The payment date is typically determined by the day of the month you were born. If your birth date is between the 1st and 10th of any month, you will receive benefits on the second Wednesday of every month. If your birth date falls between the 11th and 20th of any month, you will receive benefits on the third Wednesday of every month. If your birth date is between the 21st and 31st of any month, you will receive benefits on the fourth Wednesday of every month.

If your application took a long time to process, you might be entitled to retroactive payments from the date you became eligible to the date of approval. These payments may be received separately from your usual monthly benefits.

If you have any questions or concerns about the payment schedule, it’s important to keep in touch with your Social Security disability attorney.

While you wait for your first SSD payment, it’s important to budget and plan for your financial needs. Once you start receiving payments, they can be a vital source of support to maintain your standard of living despite the challenges of your disability.

The team at Kenton Koszdin Law Office in Van Nuys has decades of experience navigating the complex California workers’ compensation system and federal Social Security disability system. Call us at 818-293-4980 or contact us online.