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.

Bryan

In reply to by Annmaria (not verified)

Wed, 09/28/2016 - 10:40 Permalink

Hi Annmaria,
you may be able to work at this job and keep your benefits, but it may be a good idea to contact your SSI caseworker to find out exactly how it would affect your benefits if you do get the job.

sheree (not verified)
Thu, 09/29/2016 - 17:25 Permalink

How many hours can I work while being on SSDI or is it how much can I make in a month being on SSDI?

Bryan

In reply to by sheree (not verified)

Fri, 09/30/2016 - 10:59 Permalink

Hi Sheree,
You may be able to make up to $1,130 a month while still being able to receive SSDI benefits.

tonya fondren (not verified)
Sat, 10/01/2016 - 02:43 Permalink

I receive ssi for lupus I am hearing impaired I have been working for this company this October 2,2015 part -time 18 hours they have been over workingn me and I have gotten sick abfew times so I have been looking for a less physically job well I found one and they offer me the position for Dietary aid it's 32 hours pay 8.65 will I loose my ssi I can loose my ssi payments.

Bryan

In reply to by tonya fondren (not verified)

Mon, 10/03/2016 - 10:11 Permalink

HI Tonya,
You can work as many hours as you are able or that you'd like to work, however if you make too much income you may lose your benefits. It may be a good idea to contact the SSA for detailed information.

vicki west (not verified)
Sun, 10/02/2016 - 18:32 Permalink

Can i still work a couple of days a week while receiving ssdisability

Charlie (not verified)
Mon, 10/03/2016 - 02:13 Permalink

Had a double lung transplant 5 years ago. Been on SSDI before transplant. Now o have less than 50% lung function but I'm sure there is something I could do to make a few extra bucks each month. I'm scared if I go back to work SSA will say if you can work 15 hours a week then you can work 40. I tire real easy and manual labor is out of the question. I'm oxygen dependent with exertion. Just wondering if it's really worth the risk of making $500 a month and loosing $1550 a month? Btw I was a firefighter/medic and I know I can't go back to that.

Bob (not verified)
Mon, 10/10/2016 - 14:10 Permalink

On s.s.d.i. for social anxiety, and.bipolar review coming soon, I'm trying to work partime but not making much, and it's not going good so far. Do I report this to assdis and if so when

Amy (not verified)
Thu, 10/13/2016 - 13:10 Permalink

I receive $927 per month for my disability. What can I make if I work part-time so that my benefits aren't affected?

Bryan

In reply to by Amy (not verified)

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 09:51 Permalink

Hi Amy,
It really depends on the type of benefit that you're getting, but if you earn under $1,130 you may be able to keep your benefits.

Vanessa (not verified)
Fri, 10/14/2016 - 04:48 Permalink

Hi I have been working on and off but iam not making that much and it is part time abot 500 dollars a month but I dnt tell ssa iam on ssdi can I get in trouble

Bryan

In reply to by Vanessa (not verified)

Fri, 10/14/2016 - 09:45 Permalink

Hi Vanessa,
You may want to tell the SSA that you're earning that money, but it may not affect your benefits because SSDI is based on work history, not income.

Brian Shoemaker (not verified)
Sun, 10/16/2016 - 09:33 Permalink

I collect SSDI. i would like to try and work part time with out losing any benefits. if you go back to work PT do you have to contact SSDI and tell them you are going back to work PT? what do you mean that they base the $1,130.00 a month off your past work history?
so i could make $1,130.00 a month before they tax me?

Bryan

In reply to by Brian Shoemaker (not verified)

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 13:39 Permalink

Hi Brian,
Yes, it is a good idea to contact the SSA if you plan on working while receiving disability.

Anonymous (not verified)
Sun, 10/16/2016 - 10:15 Permalink

One of your replys said you can make $1,130.00 a month the other one said $800.00 a month?
if you get $1,700.00 a month SSDI you can only make 800.00 a month with out triggering the TWP? if you make more than 800.00 then you would go into the trial work period?

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