Sign in to your SSA account at ssa.gov/myaccount
Check your claim status online
Call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213
Ask your local SSA office for payment status
Review your award letter for back pay details
Check your bank account for direct deposit
Watch your mail for paper checks or notices
Contact your disability attorney or representative
Keep a record of all calls, dates, and names
Ask whether your back pay is being withheld for attorney fees or offsets