How long does Social Security Administration take?

Generally, it takes about 3 to 5 months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision. * How does Social Security make the decision? We send your application to a state agency that makes disability decisions.

What hours does Social Security take calls?

CONTACTING SOCIAL SECURITY Teleservice representatives are on duty to answer your calls between 7:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Recorded information and services are available 24 hours a day and on weekends.

How do I get a live person at Social Security?

To speak to a Social Security Representative either in person or on the phone, you can do any of the following:

1. Go to your local Social Security office in person.
2. Call Toll-free: 1-800-772-1213 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time.
3. TTY (for deaf or hard of hearing) 1-800-325-0778 8:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. local time.

How much does the Social Security Administration cost?

NOTE: The 7.65\% tax rate is the combined rate for Social Security and Medicare. The Social Security portion (OASDI) is 6.20\% on earnings up to the applicable taxable maximum amount (see below). The Medicare portion (HI) is 1.45\% on all earnings.

How long does it take to get back pay from Social Security?

around 60 days
It usually takes around 60 days to receive your back pay. Unlike SSI, SSDI back pay is often provided as one lump sum payment. However, it can only be paid by direct deposit, so you will need an active bank account in order to receive these funds.

How far does SSI back pay go?

Retroactive benefits might go back to the date you first suffered a disability—or up to a year before the day you applied for benefits. For SSI, back pay goes back to the date of your original application for benefits.

What is the least busy time to call Social Security?

If you cannot handle your business through our automated services, you can speak to a Social Security representative between 8 a.m. and 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. Generally, you’ll have a shorter wait time if you call during the week after Tuesday.

What is the 800 number for Social Security?

1 (800) 772-1213
Social Security Administration/Customer service

What is an underpayment in Social Security?

Social Security Act (the Act), Section 204 and 205; Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 404.501 and 404.503. An “underpayment” is any monthly benefit amount (or part of a monthly benefit amount) that is due to a person but has not been paid.