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Originally Posted by frankros
Hi,
I was wondering what the time most people wait for SSI.
I live in Northern California.
I have filed SSD also, but I think the SSI will process first.
I think it is about 5 months.
Also do most people get SSI back pay, and how quickly?
Thank you.
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Frankros
Some people who apply for SSI never get it. Some SSI claims are approved and paid in less than 30 days. But most decisions are made in 3-6 months. Can be a denial.
Statistically, 2 out of 3 initial claims are denied. The goal for processing the case is just under 100 days. Some people file appeals. Appeals can be denied, appealed further, denied appealed further. For years.
SSI claims are paid effective with the month after application, if date of onset is established with the month of application or earlier. If an SSI claimant is owed more than six months of retroactive benefits, those benefits are paid in three installments, six months apart AFTER a favorable decision.
Unless a favorable decision is made in 30 days, every SSI claim that is approved has back pay (retroactive benefits). Can be one month, six months, nine months, 3 years, etc. But it is never any earlier than the month of application.