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Well, this morning I woke up and went online to check my bank account and found that Social Security has deposited my back pay in my checking account.
I was never told whether I am approved or rejected after I applied! They did take longer than the 3 months and by me calling it got my case out of the dust bin.
This was my first time applying and I didn't have an attorney and it looks like I've been approved. I have no idea what my monthly benefits are and how the heck they got to do an automatic deposit into my account?
Has this happened to anyone else?
Posted on 11/10/09, 02:11 pm
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Reply #11 - 11/10/09  10:06pm
" I hear ya madmark35 I'm a year and half also. Just got my pdoc to write letter and mailing this week. I'm following up next week with call. I've been denied twice. I understand NC is the SLOWEST. I was told it could take up to 3 years. Good luck to you. Hope it comes to you soon. "
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Reply #12 - 11/10/09  10:10pm
" me too....my lawyer said the wait here in Colorado was about a year when I appealed my case to the court.
All this time and I don't even have a court date yet? jeez..
I hope you find out something soon also ColeyCole...good luck "
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Reply #13 - 11/11/09  12:21am
" question ... for some reason they cut me 2 checks for my retro award. Is that normal? "
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Reply #14 - 11/11/09  12:33am
" viejo, mine came all in one, but maybe there is a maximum amount for that type of check so that if the amount exceeds it they have to break it into two parts. "
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Reply #15 - 11/11/09  12:37am
" HORRAY FOR YOU!!!! It took me 3 tries, m3 years AND an attorney. I'm so happy for you. Go on line, get SS phone number and call them. They will give you the full scoop of what is up. You need to request medicare, if you want it and also medicare part D for perscriptions.
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! "
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Reply #16 - 11/11/09  1:41am
" Will I no longer qualify for medi-cal? Do I automatically qualify for MediCare? "

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