Mines in the same stage, being looked at by the doctor. Is this seen as a good sign? What I mean is, are all cases sent to the doctor for review, or are some denied prior to this step?They aren't really allowed to tell you much. But he can tell you if he's done and sent it up to the docs fir review. If that's the case, then the decision is made by him, and you should hear something soon.
I think it's going to be good here soon. Told him that my sepperation date is the 12th and that I am losing way over 50% of my pay soon. I told him that I am going to file for unemployment if I do t here anything back real soon. We talked about how you can't collect both and filing for unemployment wouldn't be nessisary and that I should know by the 12th. So I feel that it's a good thing. Hopefully soon for all of us.Glad to see he is willing to communicate with you. Hopefully you hear something positive back soon.
Sounds like he's dropping hints to what his decision was when it left his desk. Just keep in mind that it can be changed at any level of the process, though I'd guess it is rare. More important for you to keep in mind is that he might think your decision will be back to you by the 12th, but he cannot account for QA, which 50% of all approvals go through! which can add anywhere from a few days to a month before getting your official decision.I think it's going to be good here soon. Told him that my sepperation date is the 12th and that I am losing way over 50% of my pay soon. I told him that I am going to file for unemployment if I do t here anything back real soon. We talked about how you can't collect both and filing for unemployment wouldn't be nessisary and that I should know by the 12th. So I feel that it's a good thing. Hopefully soon for all of us.
It felt like he was giving me positive hints. This still doesn't really mean I'm home free with my approval. I hope it does go to QT because the people I know that had this happen were approved. If it does go to QT and takes some time that's fine my back pay started on Nov 1st, claim dated May 30th so time is on my side.Sounds like he's dropping hints to what his decision was when it left his desk. Just keep in mind that it can be changed at any level of the process, though I'd guess it is rare. More important for you to keep in mind is that he might think your decision will be back to you by the 12th, but he cannot account for QA, which 50% of all approvals go through! which can add anywhere from a few days to a month before getting your official decision.
Awesome on the approval duder! When did u apply?I just hope after being approved that I see the money in less than 3 months.
At least in my case, they were very quick to pay. Back pay hit the bank within a few days of approval and monthly pay started the following month. You will likely need to go in and complete the dependent applications to get your kids and spouse additional money once your official approval is in.I just hope after being approved that I see the money in less than 3 months.
Awesome on the approval duder! When did u apply?
At least in my case, they were very quick to pay. Back pay hit the bank within a few days of approval and monthly pay started the following month. You will likely need to go in and complete the dependent applications to get your kids and spouse additional money once your official approval is in.
In my circumstance I was approved late Sep 2012, my first benefits payment was in Nov 2012 (partial month pay for September) and my first regular months payment was Dec 2012. Mid-Dec I received my back pay (Jan 2010-Aug 2012).I just hope after being approved that I see the money in less than 3 months.
In my circumstance I was approved late Sep 2012, my first benefits payment was in Nov 2012 (partial month pay for September) and my first regular months payment was Dec 2012. Mid-Dec I received my back pay (Jan 2010-Aug 2012).
Of the back pay 25% was withheld for payments to my SSDI lawyer and if there were any potential overpayments.
Here we are in Mar 2014 and I should be getting the amount withheld paid to me pretty soon (within a week or two).
My dependents also had 25% of their award withheld and it was deposited to them last week.
Thanks for the breakdown, So about 3-4 months after decision monthly payments started and initial backpayment awarded with 25% withheld across the board, thats interesting I never knew about that portion of it. ( obviously knew about the attorney's fee which is capped at 6k)
Now I just gotta find an accountant that is not a "seasonal tax preparer" to handle that portion. Do you plan to save receipts and such for the dependents pay? Obviously the money is for them, I just need to figure out how to properly account for it durign the process.
Now the next question, know any good info sources for the tricare/medicare a/b etc to read up on. That is gonna be my largest mental obstacle to wrap my mind around I think. It makes sense to me to pay for "prime" for my family, even if I am paying sep. for medicare as long as we live within the required radius, but there has got to be some loopholes/hidden stuff I am forgetting about, like SBP payments, Dental Insurance, education and medical savings accounts etc.
This us how my own case has broken down, I do not quite understand why or how they have not paid my attorney for 18 months since my decision was awarded, but since it is not coming out of my pocket I never had thought about it.
As far as I know, once we are medically retired we are eligible to receive Tricare for Retirees and since you (as well as I) are eligible for Medicare Part B, we will be getting Tricare for Life.
This kinda sucks because Medicare Part B is just over $100 per month and only covers ourselves.
The tax part was not too difficult, you will get a 1099 SSA and it will have a breakdown on what benefits were from the current year and what were from the years past. I used turbo-tax and it all calculated out for me.
Dental insurance for retirees is different, it is provided by Delta Dental in my region rather than Met-Life. My wife uses quite a bit of dental benefits and the Delta appears to be far better than Met-Life.
Survivor Benefit Plan is the only thing I do not quite a a complete grasp on yet.
Wait wait wait; If i get approved for SSDI, I am forced to use medicaid? WTF, I would be forced to switch my current PCM... I love my PCM and my tricare....
Your automatically enrolled but can denyWait wait wait; If i get approved for SSDI, I am forced to use medicaid? WTF, I would be forced to switch my current PCM... I love my PCM and my tricare....