CAN I WORK AND STILL RECEIVE SSDI?

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I RECEIVE SSDI DUE TO A PERMANTLY DISSABLED RIGHT ARM AND HAND (THAT IS WHY I TYPE IN ALL CAPS, I.E., ITS EASIER); I HAVE SEVERE BACK PAIN AND I HAVE DIFFICULTY WALKING AS A RESULT OF A BROKEN NECK (FRACTURE OF C5 & C6). I STILL WANT TO WORK THOUGH... DOING WHAT, I DON'T KNOW. CAN I WORK AND RECEIVE SSDI AND IS THERE AN INCOME LIMIT? GRANT FROM GEORGIA.

Jeremy (not verified)
Fri, 11/25/2016 - 16:14 Permalink

Sorry for so many questions if I go over the trial work period amount because some months have five weeks then I will probably run out of twp in 4 years or so...from what I can read I would go into an epe for 36 months what happens after that? And does social security ever say that since u can work part time u can work full time....with my mental conditions I don't think I could handle that and my psychiatrist and therapit think so too

Deanna

In reply to by Jeremy (not verified)

Mon, 11/28/2016 - 12:23 Permalink

Hi Jeremy,
After the TWP, if you earn anything over SGA once, you will lose your benefits, but there will be a period of rapid reinstatement if you find you can no longer work shortly after. So long as you avoid using all for your trial work months, you should be ok.

Skeen (not verified)
Thu, 12/01/2016 - 00:01 Permalink

I have Medicare and Medicaid. I haven't never used my Medicare I Dont need it because I have Medicaid. I pay a premium every month and they paid a 1,976$ premium out of my back pay. I do not want Medicare am I entitled to this premium back?

Deanna

In reply to by Skeen (not verified)

Thu, 12/01/2016 - 16:58 Permalink

Hi Skeen,
This is an excellent question, and one I unfortunately do not know the answer to! I would recommend contacting the SSA at 1-800-772-1213 to inquire about this.

Anonymous (not verified)
Sat, 12/03/2016 - 04:26 Permalink

Hello I collect ssdi of 913.oo a month I have been offered a part time job working for the hotel here in my area part time 24 hours a week. At 8.25 an hour would I lose my ssdiwhich would be 792.00 a month with out taxes taken.

Bryan

In reply to by Anonymous (not verified)

Mon, 12/05/2016 - 11:47 Permalink

Hi there,
You may only lose your SSDI if you are earning over $1,130 a month or if you are performing work that the SSA had determined that you were unable to do.

lawrence fontana (not verified)
Mon, 12/12/2016 - 18:24 Permalink

i have been on social security disability for almost 5 years, but can i still go back to work part time, cant do a full day hard on the feet being diabectic, just want to make 400-500 dollars extra

Donna D'Onofrio (not verified)
Mon, 12/19/2016 - 20:06 Permalink

I'm working part time making approx $600 per month. I receive 1,550 from SSD. My husband works pt making around &600 per month. His SSD take home is 2,004 per month. Are we ok with this or should one of us cut back on hours? Thanks for your support

Bryan

In reply to by Donna D'Onofrio (not verified)

Tue, 12/20/2016 - 13:26 Permalink

Hi There,
You may be just fine, the SSA may consider his part time work an attempt to return to work that was not successful in their view. It may be a good idea to get in touch with the SSA and ask them their policies about working while receiving benefits.

dave d (not verified)
Mon, 12/19/2016 - 21:03 Permalink

I have been unable to work for 2 years But doctors can't find out what's wrong with me, I was making good money at The career I'm in but no longer could do that kind of work, I'm going to try and do something that takes no physical effort, They Think it's neurological But don't see any signs of MS or anything Wrong, Can I get disability, Should I file? I have depleted most of my savings And wondering what to do. Thanks Dave

Nicole (not verified)
Tue, 12/27/2016 - 14:15 Permalink

I applied for ssi and ssdi in august 16 and was approved in december. I was told i would receive ssi but online it says my payment for jan 2017 is 0.00 but has a one time payment of a few hundred for ssi backpay i guess. I work a part time job that brings in 630 monthly to support me and my 3 children. I was told i was approved for ssdi as well but am not in pay status yet and told the amount. It is enough that i wont receive ssi anymore but i cant suffice off of just that amount. Can i keep my job to supplement income or will my children receive benefits from me? so that i can make it through and not work because its hard i cant take my meds and work and i hurt all 3 hours a day that i do work. If they receive benefits we can suffice but i was wondering will they?

Bryan

In reply to by Nicole (not verified)

Tue, 12/27/2016 - 16:04 Permalink

Hi Nicole,
Your children may be eligible for benefits based off of your work record, and you may be able to continue working while receiving benefits. You may want to contact your local SSA office, they can give you details about what you would need to do to keep working and still receive SSDI benefits.

John cox (not verified)
Wed, 12/28/2016 - 17:09 Permalink

I have a job and get ssdi will I lose it if I file my taxes

Bryan

In reply to by John cox (not verified)

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 14:15 Permalink

Hi John,
So long as you are not in violation of the SSA's guidelines, you may not lose your benefits if you file your taxes.

angel (not verified)
Thu, 12/29/2016 - 08:49 Permalink

I have a pt job I've been on ssi for 5 yrs. I just started doing pt. How many hrs a day or week can I do? I know the 1st 9 months you can't go over $840( TWP) how much can I make a month to not loose my ssdi

Bryan

In reply to by angel (not verified)

Thu, 12/29/2016 - 14:15 Permalink

Hi Angel,
If you're on SSDI, then you would need to make less than $840 a month to ensure that the SSA does not consider you in a trial work period.

Lois (not verified)
Thu, 12/29/2016 - 20:08 Permalink

I have been working pt 4 8months making roughly $700 a month my employer makes special considerations 4 my disability my question is can i still work after 9mo is up & still receive my ssdi?

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