What is the Difference Between Back Pay and Retroactive Benefits?
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What Is the Difference Between Back Pay and Retroactive Benefits?
Retroactive benefits cover the period of time between the date you became disabled and the date you applied for disability benefits. Back pay refers to the time between the date you applied for benefits and the date you were approved for benefits.
Other Benefits & Qualifying FAQs
- How Does The SSA Determine Disability?
- When Do Disability Insurance Benefits Start?
- How Much Will I Get Every Month?
- Once Approved, Do Benefits Ever Stop?
- Can Spouses or Children Get Disability Benefits?
- Can I Still Work and Receive Disability Benefits?
- What Is the Work Incentive Program / Trial Work Period?
- Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen/Taxpayer to Receive Benefits?
- What is the Social Security “Red Book”?
- Do I Need an Advocate?
- How Do Advocates Like Citizens Disability Help Me?
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Since 2010, Citizens Disability has been America’s premier Social Security Disability advocate. Our mission is to give a voice to the millions of Americans who are disabled and unable to work, helping them receive the Social Security Disability benefits to which they may be entitled. We have helped tens of thousands of individuals with their SSDI claims. Your success is our mission.
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