emilymarguerite
Member
I am in Michigan.
My SSDI hearing is finally coming up next week. My question is this: If I receive a large sum of SSDI backpay money to cover the benefits that I should have received since the time of filing (2 yrs ago), will that effect the amount of SSI benefits that I am then eligible for? I know they calculate what you can receive based upon income and savings. I understand that my monthly SSDI payments will probably count towards that, but what about the backpay? If I put in all in a savings account when I get it, will that amount count against how much SSI I qualify for?
My SSDI hearing is finally coming up next week. My question is this: If I receive a large sum of SSDI backpay money to cover the benefits that I should have received since the time of filing (2 yrs ago), will that effect the amount of SSI benefits that I am then eligible for? I know they calculate what you can receive based upon income and savings. I understand that my monthly SSDI payments will probably count towards that, but what about the backpay? If I put in all in a savings account when I get it, will that amount count against how much SSI I qualify for?