•If your claim is approved 24 months after application, you will be entitled to 12 months of Back Pay (even though a 24 month waiting period less a 5 month waiting period is 19 months, the limit for Back Pay is 12 months).

For anyone there is a 5 month "no pay" rule. After that you can only draw up to a 12 month amount. Years ago, you could get a lot of back pay.....not anymore......12 months only if you have waited long enough for your approval.

If you are not making very much, check into drawing a supplemental amount called SSI. Talk to your local Social Security office and make sure you do not qualify for other things.
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