Backpay question

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I was approved and got my notice of award today and it states I will receive my backpay around July 26, 2026. Does this mean they've issued my check already or would I still be waiting awhile. It also states ill start receiving my normal benefits at the end of August by paper check even after setting up direct deposit as soon as i could on the SSA website it only let me start it in september, but could the backpay come as a direct deposit anyway?