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If a person has been notified of approval, when will he receive his first payment for social security benefits? A: According to law, an individual cannot receive social security benefits until he has been injured and unable to work for at least five months. Payments will usually begin the sixth month. If you have applied, but have not yet received notification for approval, the processing time can vary. How long it takes to receive requested medical records is what dictates the length of processing time in most cases. The disability examiner cannot make a decision about your case until he has reviewed your medical records.