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CAN I WORK AND STILL RECEIVE SSDI?

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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

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.

Anonymous (not verified)

Hi my nameTOBY plenty questions I've BEEN having seizures for abow 10yrs. Just had one 8-9-16 what and how can iget some assistance

Fri, 08/12/2016 - 20:45 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Toby,
You may be able to qualify for disability benefits with seizures, however many people are denied the first time they apply. It may be a good idea to speak with a disability advocate or attorney, as they can help you through the process of appeals. If you fill out the form here:
http://www.disability-benefits-help.org/form/free-disability-evaluation
We can have one reach out to you.

Mon, 08/15/2016 - 10:27 Permalink
TOBY ARRINGTON (not verified)

Also musle spasms in myfeet to point were YOU i feel coming is acramp where it feels like. My Left arm has a twitch seizures have not able me wobbling bottom legs as i stand-up long having my BALANCE awful my holding my arm up gets cold like now

Wed, 08/17/2016 - 05:37 Permalink
Emily (not verified)

Ok so my fiance earns SSDI of $590 a month and he's just returned to working but wants to get a new job where he earns more. Im just slightly confused by everything.... Is he allowed to earn 1130 a month on top of his SSDI check or is it 1130 a month including his SSDI check so if he earns 590 already be can only earn 540 a month working? And what's this 810 everyone is talking about?

Thu, 08/18/2016 - 20:02 Permalink
Curtis (not verified)

I am receiving SSDI for developmental disability. If I try to work a full time job and it does not work out will I have to reapply for SSDI if I would work the 9 month trial period or will I not lose it? The amount monthly would be over the amount that you can make monthly.

Mon, 08/22/2016 - 14:04 Permalink
Mel (not verified)

I have been disabled and drawing 646.00 (started out lower) for about 25 years. I have a crippling disease that run in our family (about 40 that has it) I also have Rheumatoid Arthritis and other things, but I am only 53. I ride a scooter, at all times. I would like to know if I would lose my disability money if I subbed at the school (2nd-4th grades) a day or two a week to get me out of the house (days I feel like it) making 60.00 a day.

Thu, 08/25/2016 - 19:01 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Mel,
If you're receiving SSI then you may need to report that income to the SSA, however you may have a reduction in your benefits because of the fact that you're gaining an income.

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 13:14 Permalink
Mel (not verified)

Is SSI not the same as SSDI? I can't have a time of a 9 month trial period? I guess after reading answers of others questions like mine, I'm not understanding why I would have a reduction in my disability amount if I don't make near the 1130.00.

Fri, 08/26/2016 - 20:33 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Mel,
SSI is not the same as SSDI and it does not have the trial work period. However, you may have a reduction in benefits if you earn over a certain amount with SSI.

Mon, 08/29/2016 - 09:16 Permalink
Debi (not verified)

I was just approved for sad I & will start receiving $1145 per month. Am I understanding I can earn up to $1030 per month without effecting my benifits?

Tue, 08/30/2016 - 03:30 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Debi,
That $1,030 per month is the figure that they use for SSDI eligibility, if you make less than than you would be considered eligible for SSDI benefits.

Wed, 08/31/2016 - 10:19 Permalink
Sophi (not verified)

Hello
I got mail about ticket to work last November. I had been given ssdi that October. All i remember is reading ticket to work so i had found a easy job paying me 300 to 1000 a month. I did know until yesterday when i got flyer in the mail and read in full what this was. I did not contact ssi what will happen?

Fri, 09/02/2016 - 13:26 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Sophi,
You may be held liable for any overpayments that the SSA determines you had received.

Tue, 09/06/2016 - 10:20 Permalink

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