Q: When will I receive my first check?
A: When your disability case was given approval, the Social Security board in your particular state decided when your injury first prevented you from working (known as "date of onset.") You are eligible to receive benefits five months after your date of onset. But, benefits are paid at the end of each eligible month, so you will not receive your first payment until six months after your date of onset. You will not receive payments for the five month waiting period. If your disability began before you applied for Social Security disability, you may be eligible to receive back payments. You can receive retroactive benefit payments for no more than a year. If you believe you are eligible for back payments, you may wish to seek counsel from a social security lawyer to help you apply for retroactive benefits. There are many applicants who do receive back payments for benefits, since the process of applying for benefits can often take quite a while.
Q: Will my children receive benefits? A: Payments to dependents are determined by the amount of your Social Security contributions. Your child may be entitled to receive monthly benefit amounts of about 50 percent of your full monthly benefit amount. There is a cap on the amount for which dependents are eligible. As previously mentioned, that amount is dependent upon how much you have contributed to Social Security over your time in the workforce. Your child must be unmarried to qualify. He must also be under the age of 18, or the age of 20 if he is a student. Your dependents will not qualify as part of your benefits, if you collect Supplemental Security Income payments. If you have any questions about qualifications for dependents, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: Does my case continue to be reviewed after benefits have been awarded?
The administration does evaluate your records from time to time. Social Security is entitled to conduct a review (called a Continuing Disability Review) as long as you continue to receive benefits. The CDR is undergone to update your file with the latest medical records and to determine if your condition has improved significantly. CDRs are described as being done a year after approval, then three years and seven years after. That means a review of your case could happen when you do not expect it. You will maintain your benefits, until your injury has changed or you are able to work enough to bring in at least $940 monthly income. SSI benefits will discontinue if your income is no longer below the income criterion. You may wish to seek the counsel of a social security lawyer, if you have any questions or concerns about returning to work while currently receiving benefits.

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