What is back pay and how is a representatives fee figured?
Back pay or retroactive benefits are the monthly benefits that accrue or build up while Social Security is working on your case. The benefits usually start building up the month you apply. In some cases, you may be due benefits for months before you apply. The amount of your back pay depends on your individual monthly benefit and the number of months Social Security takes to approve and pay your claim. Social Security regulates how much representatives can charge, and the fees cannot be more than 25% of your back pay and cannot be more than $5300. You will be asked to sign an agreement with us if you decide you want DHI to help you. Once we know your situation, we can give you a better idea of the fees.
