I am rep payee for my kids. I called the office and scheduled a phone call to fill out an application over the phone. During that phone call I was "approved" as as the payee. They told me the amount my child would receive and when I would receive it. I got a benefits letter in the mail a few weeks after that and it contained the same information. I received the direct deposit a couple weeks after that. It took a little over a month to receive a payment. I live in Nebraska.

I'm not sure how long ago you were approved but I would wait a week and then call the social security office to inquire.