If you are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Minnesota, you may also be eligible for back pay. Back pay is money owed to you for the time you were disabled but waiting for your claim to be approved. Since SSDI applications often take months—or even years—to process, back pay can be a significant financial relief.
Find out if you qualify for SSDI benefits. Pre-qualify in 60 seconds for up to $4,018 per month and 12 months back pay.
Please answer a few questions to help us determine your eligibility.
How SSDI Back Pay Works in Minnesota
Back pay is based on three key factors:
- Application Date – The date you filed your SSDI claim.
- Established Onset Date (EOD) – The date the Social Security Administration (SSA) determines your disability began.
- Mandatory Waiting Period – SSDI has a five-month waiting period after your onset date before benefits begin.
Retroactive Benefits
In addition to back pay, you may also qualify for retroactive benefits if you were disabled before applying:
- Retroactive benefits can cover up to 12 months before your application date.
- You must show strong medical evidence proving your disability started earlier than when you applied.
How Back Pay Is Paid in Minnesota
- SSDI back pay is usually issued in a lump sum directly to your bank account.
- If you worked with an attorney, their approved fees will be deducted from your back pay automatically by the SSA.
How to Strengthen Your Claim for Back Pay
To ensure you receive the maximum back pay you deserve in Minnesota:
- Submit complete medical records that prove when your disability began.
- Ask your doctors for detailed statements supporting your onset date.
- File your application as soon as possible to reduce delays.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
At Hogan Smith, we help Minnesota residents maximize their SSDI benefits, including back pay. Our team can:
- Review your case to ensure your onset date is fully supported
- Gather medical documentation that proves when your disability began
- File appeals if back pay is incorrectly calculated
- Guide you through every step of the SSDI process
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you’re applying for SSDI in Minnesota and want to know how much back pay you may qualify for, contact Hogan Smith today for a free consultation. We’ll fight to make sure you get the benefits and back pay you deserve.
Further Reading
Boost Your Chance of Being Approved
Get the Compensation You Deserve
Our experts have helped thousands like you get cash benefits.
How It Works
1
Briefly tell us about your case
2
Provide your contact information
3
Choose attorneys to contact you