Navigating the Notice of Award

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00:00 - Introduction
02:15 - 2 Primary Federal Disability Program
03:30 - Title II Notice of Award
06:15 - How does COLA affect the backpay amount?
08:50 - Alleged Onset Date vs Established Onset Date
09:40 - Other information in Title II NOA
10:40 - Attorney’s Fee in NOA
13:40 - Family Benefits under Title II and Overpayments
14:35 - How far back will SSA pay you?
17:15 - Five Month Waiting Period
19:35 - Appeal Rights
24:40 - Title VXI Notice of Award
26:45 - Month to Month Breakdown
29:40 - Deductions
33:50 - Getting Both Title II & VXI NOA
36:20 - When will get my back check?
39:00 - SSI Backpay Installment
44:23 - What to do when Living Arrangement Changes?
Welcome to the Evans Disability Law Firm Podcast, where valuable insights into the world of disability law are brought to you. The host for today's episode is Peter Evans, Managing Attorney Partner of the firm, and he's joined by a special guest, Hailey Meredith, Director of Operations at Evans Disability.
Evans Disability holds a core mission close to its heart - to offer hope, encouragement, and knowledge to individuals facing disabilities. Their aim is to provide guidance and support, helping people find a pathway to financial security by navigating the complex landscape of the Social Security disability process. In this episode, various aspects of federal disability programs and Notices of Award will be explored, aligning with Evans Disability's mission to empower and assist those who encounter challenges due to disabilities.
Discover the two primary federal disability programs that can significantly impact people's lives.
Gain insights into the role of the Title II Notice of Award in disability claims.
Understand how Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA) can affect the amount of backpay received.
Delve into the differentiation between the alleged onset date and the established onset date, and why this distinction matters.
Explore additional critical information within the Title II Notice of Award.
Learn about attorney's fees and their relevance to the Notice of Award.
Explore the intricacies of family benefits under Title II and how overpayments can occur.
Understand the duration for which the Social Security Administration (SSA) provides retroactive payments.
Uncover the significance of the five-month waiting period in disability claims.
Know your rights when it comes to appealing decisions related to disability claims.
Explore the importance of the Title XVI Notice of Award in the process.
Gain insight into a month-to-month breakdown of disability benefits.
Understand the various deductions that may apply to disability benefits.
Learn about the scenario in which individuals may receive both Title II and Title XVI Notices of Award.
Find out when retroactive disability payments can be expected.
Discover how Supplemental Security Income (SSI) backpay may be distributed in installments.
This informative journey through the world of disability law aligns perfectly with Evans Disability's mission to offer hope, encouragement, and knowledge to those in need. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe to stay updated on their latest episodes, and let Evans Disability be your guide on the path to financial security.
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@charleshines5700 19 күн бұрын

If I got a less favorable onset date I would just keep my big mouth shut and deal with it considering they could review and find no disability or at least not as severe as they want it to be from one or multiple conditions mental, physical or may a mix of both. Just remember that multiple impairments can be disabling in a lot of circumstances.

@robinwoodbury2563 5 ай бұрын

Thanks so much Hailey and Pete for providing this very comprehensive overview of Notice of Awards. Well done!

@janetjordan6208 6 ай бұрын

Thank you very much for sharing that info with us. Very helpful indeed.

@Highflite20 3 ай бұрын

I’m new on this channel and must say I’m very shocked CDR information wasn’t mentioned! I know other channels say that information is in your awards letter. My awards letter doesn’t mention it so I’ve wondered if that is due to my age. I’m on SSDI and was getting close to 60 years old when I applied.

@edwinrodeo 4 күн бұрын

At this age it’s highly unlikely they would give a CDR My age is 63+ SSA Told don’t worry about anything, She checked off a redetermination 7 years, I thought that meant I would have to see a another doctor to see me , she chuckled a little and said basically I’m untouchable, then she said “ Don’t worry, Don’t hide Go & smell the roses 🌹 but don’t hide indoors. I thanked her so much . She gave her phone number & ext If anyone messing with you please call me I’ll take care of it ..SSA is looking for overly suspicious stuff I wish you the best 🙏

@liciewhiteley7376 17 күн бұрын

They love to change dates on a whim. This is the first time ive heard about alledged onset date and established date Not that it makes a difference to them. But im beyond hope. Ive had like 5 different dates I don't know how to play ssa game so im giving up. To hard for me .

@JoanMcCants-cs9tq 2 ай бұрын

Slickness Is Going Round In Mississippi And In AMERICA 🇺🇲 . ⚖️ 🇺🇸 🤔

@K1QS_Radio 4 ай бұрын

Is it true that 10,000 applicants die each year waiting for their Social Security benefits? That's sad.

@evansdisability 3 ай бұрын

Yes, from the data we have read it appears approximately 10,000 people die each year waiting for their Social Security Disability benefits. It's unexcusable. SSA has rules in place that they are suppose to expedite terminally ill claimaints and even those cases can take 6 plus months for approval.

@DougFregia 2 ай бұрын

I have a lawyer. I filed a little over two years ago and got turned down twice. Im trying again. I have not worked since i think feb of 2021. Doctors say my spine is so bad i cant lift over ten pounds. By God its true because its unbearable. Cant hardly stand or sit for any decent amount of time and im about bed ridden. My doctors have sent letters in my favor and im 43 at mom and dads because divorce happened over this mess and ive lost almost everything. I wish i could work. This is the worst time ive ever been through and just cant get help from disability. The squished out discs and nerve pain running down my legs along with muscle spasms and a few other problems that i dont even want to talk about aint no joke. Will i ever get help from them.

@evansdisability 2 ай бұрын

Thank you for the comment. Unfortunately, we meet so many folks who are in a very similar situation. Unable to work, in lots of pain and barely suviving financially. Continue to hang in there. You are not alone and there are many people going through the same fight as you!

@James-xr5sr Ай бұрын

God bless you and prayers. One way I pull myself out of the ruts is to remind myself there’s always someone much more deserving than me. I’m still eating dinner in a house every night. Praying for you all

@liciewhiteley7376 17 күн бұрын

You're not the only one. Sadly. I'm at the end of what I can go through. I first applied in 2017. But I definitely got a judge that made his decision before he ever talked to me. And a lawyer who either didn't care or didn't know how to help. I'm now writing to politicians but I have no hope for that doing anything for me. If I'm not approved being homeless and s*icidal I'm not what it will take.

@MollyT-zk4ch 8 күн бұрын

I worked 45 years and was 62 when I won my case. Immediately after I left the court room Social Security told me I would have to wait years before I get a payment unless I signed a document and waited till I was Full retirement age. Is this a legal legitimate act? I was never sent my paperwork as if it was some kind of a scam being pulled on me.

@user-zb6fj6cv3d 5 ай бұрын

I hope they understand me when I go to these 2 appointments I’m so hurt from having seizures my body hurt so bad from the shaking

@littlebug1026 Ай бұрын

i was approved within 5 months. I was approved may 2nd and got my check deposited for 35 grand June 5th. Now i need a part time job my SSDI check is 300 less than the LTD insurance I was getting thru my old job. So now I am screwed even worse when it comes to money and insurance because now i am not receiving as much. I want to leap. I am happy I was approved and started receiving money but I still have to pay it all back to the LTD company and it urks me when I was taking a 40% paycut. Disabled people are 2nd class citizens and apparently don't need a roof over your head or food or don't pay anyone to cut your grass. My house is a total mess because my spine in my neck is shot and my lower back. Can you imagine?

@user-kc8oz8wd4r Ай бұрын

Yes my back and neck bi lateral spinal stenosis had hearing recently I was denied even though neck nerve impingement . Waiting on decision from judge.

@evansdisability 23 күн бұрын

I'm very sorry to hear this. We hear similar stories often with our clients who have received LTD.

@sabrinahall8902 Ай бұрын

They took 400$ out out montly for living in an old camper that had no water, no air no heat, water damaged ceiling and floor falling in. All because it was on my parents land and they paid 60$ a month for my power hook up. Its a camper not a trailer home. Should they still have taken 400$ for whats called, contributions??

@apaulatauiliili7025 24 күн бұрын

That's why I don't think it's fair what they are doing.. Did you know if your homeless you'll get the max on disability.. And if you live with a family you'll get lesser..

@Vv20vV 29 күн бұрын

14:23 will disability attorneys still be able to get their share of back pay if the recipient owes child support arrearages?

@christinemiles117 5 ай бұрын

My husband was just approved with onset date March 2020. Would the amount calculated based on what he paid in as of that date?

@cindygirtman4441 5 ай бұрын

My daughter’s onset date is sept 2020. She was approved feb 7?2024 for SSI and ssdi. She received her first backpay check today if $2829. It was for SSI. Her lawyer says she will receive backpay for SSI and ssdi. I sure hope so!! She deserves it!

@johnboy5177 3 ай бұрын

@@cindygirtman4441 How does she get both SSI and SSDI they’re two different programs

@sabrinahall8902 Ай бұрын

One HUGE question, in order to grt more of my back pay sooner HOW do I prove I need it for purchasing a cash car under 5000$ but not buying from a dealership? I cant show them a bill for a cash car before purchasing it and by the time I sent them the asking cost it would be sold by then out from under me. Any suggestions?

@evansdisability Ай бұрын

Thank you for the question. secure.ssa.gov/poms.nsf/lnx/0502101020 - this rule outlines what SSA is suppose to release SSI Backpay money for sooner. "Car when necessary to get to doctor appointments or medical treatment, especially if the recipient lives in a rural area with no public transportation;..."

@natashaa2542 2 ай бұрын

Will the Attorney receive a fee for dependent children, once the Parent has been approved? I was finally awarded my benefits in October, and received 2 yrs of backpay. My attorney was paid 7200 from my backpay which was expected. However, she told me I had to start the process to get my daughter eligible benefits which i did on my own and they again awarded my attorney another 6000 from my daughters backpay. I am confused bc i cant get a clear definition on if that is paid additionally to an attorney or of that money should cone back tobthe dependent? Ive been going round and round with SSA reps everyweek and nobody seems to know. I have filed a reconsideration to have that money pulled back and i cant get any resolution

@evansdisability 2 ай бұрын

This is a great question. The fee agreement you signed with your attorney should outline what fee's they are entitled to. Also, SSA has an attorney fee dispute process. Typically, that dispute process is outline in the Notice of Award.

@DaisySunshineaz Ай бұрын

Is the spend down thing just for SSI or also for SSDI? Is there a food and shelter deduction on every single check? Or is just for the backpay for the prior time you were found disabled before getting approved?

@evansdisability Ай бұрын

Great questions. SSI is the asset based program and SSDI is an insurance based program. SSI is the program that has the spend down requirements. SSI is the program that does food and shelter deductions for every month you are receiving free/gifted food and shelter. If those months are part of your back pay then they will be deducted off your back pay. If someone is receiving free/gifted propotions of their food and shelter even after they have won and ongoing month to month then they will continue to be deducted until you can show SSA that you are paying your fair share of food and shelter for where you are living.

@DaisySunshineaz Ай бұрын

@@evansdisabilitythank you for the explanation

@adriangoode3505 Ай бұрын

If I done gotten Disability SSI before but it cut off cause I went to prison what percentage do I have of getting it again?

@charleshines5700 19 күн бұрын

i hear the law does help people at age 50. How does it help someone on benefits keep them?

@evansdisability 16 күн бұрын

Great question. The law does help people at age 50 keep their benefits if you are ever under a CDR (Continuing Disability Review) - the 50 (or 50 plus) depending on your age - category will apply when SSA is reviewing your case. First, if someone is under the age of 50, SSA can ask the questoin if there is ANY job in the USA that exists in significant numbers that a claimant can do. (ANY JOB - meaning, even if you were a Medical Doctor, and if you're under 50 - if that Medical Doctor can be a parking lot attendant (full-time) then the person under 50 will not be considered disabled. However, when someone is over the age of 50 - they look at the claimants past relevant work, they look at the claimant maximum physical capacity and they look at if there are transferable skills from that claimants past relevant work into the persons maximum physical capacity. I hope this helps answer your question. The topic of transferable skills is one of the more difficult ones for our new lawyers to learn.

@RashadSims-bh3zz 2 ай бұрын

thank u

@evansdisability 2 ай бұрын

You're welcome! We hop the information helps.

@JoanMcCants-cs9tq 3 ай бұрын

Sad And Horrific ?¿

@loki_and_pearl5549 2 ай бұрын

You only get backpay for up to 12 months

@evansdisability 2 ай бұрын

In Tilte II (SSDI) cases a claimant can receive back pay up to 12 monthrs prior to their filing date and all the dates they should have received SSDI payments while they had to go through the SSA disability process to win their case. Example, if a claimant files today and they have been disabled for the past 2 years and then their case takes 3 years to win (from the date of filing). Therefore, by the time this person wins their case they have been out of work for the past 2 years and the additional 3 years it took to win the case. This hypothetical person can get up to 4 years of back pay. (note: there is a 5 month waiting period for Title II cases as well) - We talk about that in this video. Thank you for the comment.

@adriangoode3505 Ай бұрын

SS told me 17 months

@mayttsmith3808 10 күн бұрын

I just got it and I am just waiting for check I guess@@evansdisability