What information is included in a Notice of Award?

The NOA includes your monthly benefit amounts, the approximate dates payments will be delivered, the eligibility date, information regarding back pay owed, and details about any fees owed to representatives who assisted with the claim.

How long does it take to receive a Notice of Award?

Generally speaking, if an initial claim is accepted, the award letter typically arrives within three months of the application date.

Does the Notice of Award show back pay?

Yes, the total amount of back pay owed to the claimant is included in the Notice of Award.

Notice of Award (NOA)

Q: What is a Notice of Award (NOA)?

The Notice of Award (NOA) is an official document sent by the Social Security Administration to a claimant once their Social Security disability claim has been approved. It provides a detailed breakdown of the benefits the claimant will receive.

Individuals new to Social Security disability claims may wonder, “What is a NOA?” The Notice of Award, or NOA, is a Social Security disability letter of award sent to a claimant once their Social Security disability claim has been approved. The notice of award provides a detailed breakdown of the Social Security benefits the claimant will be receiving. This breakdown will include the monthly benefit amounts and the approximate dates these payments will be delivered.

The NOA will contain information about any fees owed to representatives who assisted with the claim. Generally speaking, if your initial claim is accepted, an award letter will arrive within three months of your application. However, the letter may arrive significantly earlier or later than this estimate due to various factors that can affect a disability claim.

The notice of award will also list the eligibility date. The eligibility date is the day the Social Security Administration (SSA) became aware of a claimant’s intent to file for disability. This date is important because it will determine the amount of back pay owed. The total amount of back pay owed will be included in the notice.

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