What happens after your Social Security Disability Hearing?
Occasionally, the Judge will tell you at the hearing if you are approved. Most of the time it will take from 2 weeks to 60 days to get your written decision. However, there is no rule that says the Judge has to issue a decision within 60 days.
In Central Illinois, once you are approved you usually get paid within 60 days. A notice is supposed to be sent to you to explain your benefit amounts and dates of payment.
Back benefits sometimes take longer because they have to calculate Workers’ Compensation offsets, or SSI.
It is your decision how you are paid. You can be paid with a check mailed to your address, or you can arrange for direct deposit.