Where are the social security payment processing centers located

Your Social Security claim is finally approved after years of waiting. You’re probably relieved because the past few years have likely been stressful, so you’re

finally ready to relax. But, it’s been a while since you received your approval, and you still haven’t received compensation or Social Security payment. So, what’s going on?

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Don’t forget that you’re dealing with a government agency, and they have to deal with a lot of red tape. Granted, if you filed a Social Security claim, you are probably well aware of that by now.

I hate to waste time, and I love simple things. In my mind, if you are approved for your benefits, a few clicks of the mouse should send a check your way, but that is not how the SSA does things. In fact, there are a number of things you should know about the Social Security payment process after you’re approved.

First of all, the way in which the Social Security payment process starts is confusing. SSI payments are processed at your local SSA office. On the other hand, SSDI payments are processed by way of Social Security Processing Centers. These are generally pretty far away from rural areas.

For instance, our firm is based in Parkersburg, West Virginia. We frequently deal with the Social Security processing centers in Philadelphia and Baltimore. Obviously, they aren’t local, and they can have issues that we might not be aware of back here.

It’s also important to note that the SSA is a large organization, housing many different departments which are usually not in sync. So, it makes total sense that you could receive a favorable decision and not receive payment for 30 to 120 days. It is also possible, but uncommon, to could get payment before you actually receive the decision. We see this more so in our VA Disability practice, but it is possible with Social Security too.

With Social Security, like most things in life, the less complicated the situation, the quicker it will be. If you just have a normal black and white Social Security claim, you likely won’t see many issues. However, if you have a workers’ comp claim or retirement, or even if you’re getting both SSDI and SSI, you’re more likely than not going to see delays.

We know how frustrating it can be at a time like this, but we’ve seen it a lot before, and we’ll likely see it more in the future. Once the processing is complete, the claimant will receive a Notice of Award letter detailing all the payment information such as monthly benefit amount, Social Security back payment amount owed, when monthly checks will start, and how much was paid to the attorney, if you made use of one.

Finally, there are some miscellaneous items that can cause delays and Social Security myths that may cause concern. For instance, if you were married or divorced during the time your claim was pending, this will likely cause a delay. The same is true if you returned to work during this same process. Delays should be expected there as well.

The disability process as a whole is very frustrating. It’s best not to fight it alone. That’s why so many people turn to the team at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, to get the benefits they deserve. From start to finish we have the people and the passion for getting you the benefits you deserve.

Call us today for a free consultation from our Social Security lawyers from North Carolina And West Virginia. Fill out this form, and a representative will call you.

Social Security has a variety of different offices across the country and these offices vary in functionality and responsibilities. Some offices, like the Office of Hearings Operation (OHO) focus on hearing requests before Administrative Law Judges (ALJ). The Appeals Council conducts reviews of ALJ decisions and field offices take applications for retirement and disability benefits, among many other responsibilities. Yet another type of Social Security office is the Social Security payment centers, which Social Security refers to as Program Service Centers. These offices, which currently have extremely large backlogs, are responsible for paying people who are due monthly benefits and past-due benefits. These types of office are rarely mentioned, but they play a hug factor in the day-to-day lives of millions of Americans.

What Functions Do The Program Service Centers Perform?

Program service centers act as processing centers. They make formal decisions as to entitlement on many claims for Social Security benefits, including disability benefits, hospital insurance benefits, and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

At the program service center, a permanent claims folder is set up for the claims material. It may be reviewed for the following:

To see that the necessary applications and forms have been properly completed;
To make sure all the evidence needed for the claim has been obtained;
To ensure all requirements set by law have been met; and
To check that all benefit amounts have been figured correctly.

How Are You Notified By The Program Service Center When It Makes A Decision On Your Claim?

If the program service center finds that you are entitled to benefits, your claim is approved and the U.S. Treasury Department is notified that payment should be made. If you are entitled to hospital or medical insurance protection, the program service center advises you of the decision and sends you a health insurance identification card. If you are not entitled to monthly benefits or to hospital or medical insurance protection, your claim is denied. The program service center prepares and mails the notice of award or denial to you. This notice shows the type and amount of benefit awarded; or explains why the claim was not approved and how you may appeal.

The Northeastern Program Service Center (NEPSC) is located in the Joseph P. Addabbo Federal Building in Jamaica, New York. The NEPSC serves approximately 9.4 million retirement, survivor, and disability insurance (RSDI) beneficiaries, whose Social Security numbers begin with 001 through 134, 729, and 805 through 808.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) began life as the Social Security Board (SSB). The SSB was created at the moment President Roosevelt inked his signature on the Social Security Act (August 14, 1935 at 3:30 p.m.). The SSB was an entirely new entity, with no staff, no facilities and no budget.

Your Social Security Statement (Statement) is available to view online by opening a my Social Security account. It is useful for people of all ages who want to learn about their future Social Security benefits and current earnings history.