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Originally Posted by NoCmpassion
I read your link. But what office is this at? Each office has their own rules. This may apply at one office. It likely does not apply at the office we are going to. I have been to several offices inquiring about family benefits. It seems to be mostly a legend. Just like the mythical "back pay" you mention. I hear lots of fantastical stories about back pay, yet there is no such thing. Any SSA worker will tell you back pay does not exist. Also, I have been to an SS specialty attorney that said back pay only existed for a few cases in California in the 1970's. Since then? Nothing.
I wish there was something though. Most of my friends pay $2,000 a month for a bachelor pad. We pay all our expenses on a mere $600 a month for a family of 4 and are told we are "wealthy and arrogant" when we attempt to apply for other benefits like SNAP, which disabled families are not allowed to receive...  |
SSDI and SSI are federal programs. The rules apply to every SS office in the country.
Prior to my son turning 18, he received an additional benefit of 50% of my monthly benefit. Let's say my monthly check was $1500--he received an additional $750.
Regarding backpay, it is not a myth. Both my son and I (as well as many other NT members) received several years of backpay. It is incredibly common for people to receive it. Since you received your first check a "week after applying", obviously you would not be entitled to any backpay for yourself. And in the post you wrote yesterday you mentioned your "son's account", so it sounds like at least one of your children is also receiving some type of benefit as well, so in all likelihood your children have already received all the benefits they were entitled to.
BTW, this post states you are a family of four. Previously you stated you had a wife and 3 children. In your first post you claimed to be supporting 12 people on $600.
A Continuing Disability Review is something that almost all SSI/SSDI recipients go through. It can happen as often as once a year, or as infrequently as every 7 years. It's either a short form or a longer one asking questions about your health, treatment, work status, etc.
It sounds like you're happy with the benefits you're currently receiving and managing well. It doesn't really matter that you become more knowledgeable about SSI and SSDI if you're clear that you're already receiving all the benefits you and your family are entitled to.
Best of luck to you.