What are retro-active benefits?
Retro-active benefits are also referred to as past-due benefits. In simplest terms, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims generally take some time to process. Fortunately, if you are found disabled, and your disability is determined to have begun sometime in the past, you may be owed retro-active benefits. In many instances, retro-active benefits can be substantial.