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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.

John (not verified)

Can I rent out a room in my house to help pay my medical expenses and still get SSDI?

What is the most you can make in Oregon on SSDI and qualify for extra help for medicine on SSDI

Can I do odd jobs occasionally and still get my SSDI to help pay for my medicine?

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 05:55 Permalink
Bryan

Hi John,
Yes, you may be able to do so and receive income as a landlord, however you may want to contact the SSA and the office that administers medicaid in Oregon to find out if you would still qualify for benefits.

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 13:41 Permalink
Len (not verified)

Hi when u are doing the try period which is 9 months do u have to report it to ssa even if u are just making 500 a month iam on ssdi

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 08:33 Permalink
Amy (not verified)

Thank you, Bryan. I have been in touch with Social Security. I have exhausted all of my trial work periods as I have been trying, for some time, to return to work but have been unsuccessful. I believe I am in a better position to make this work but fear, if it doesn't, that I will not be able to collect benefits again. I have heard that you can get your benefits back. Is that true?

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 09:39 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Amy,
You may be able to have your benefits reinstated after a successful trial work period, you may be eligible for up to five years after successfully going back to work.

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 13:38 Permalink
Nicky (not verified)

I was wanting to know I get 780 month ssdi the trial work how much can I make and still get benefits and does it count against me if I have a review could I lose my benefits

Mon, 10/17/2016 - 23:04 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Nicky,
In your case it may be a good idea to contact the SSA before seeking work to make sure of your eligibility for benefits while working.

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 09:55 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Savitri,
There are not set hours that you can work, you would just need to earn less than the SSI income limit to maintain eligibility.

Tue, 10/18/2016 - 13:08 Permalink
Bryan

Hi Jane,
You can work any number of hours you want, however the amount of income that you can earn would be capped at less that 1,130 a month. It may be a good idea to contact the SSA if you plan on working while on disability benefits.

Fri, 10/28/2016 - 09:05 Permalink
Mandi (not verified)

I get SSDI ! However the letter said it was determined j may get better and will get reevaluated in a couple months! I'm in ticket to work ! Getting wsyunder 810 a month! I was diagnosed with osteo arthritis today in both knees! Rewuirtkng shots , a script for a cane and handicap placard! Should I tell ssa about new diagnosis ?

Fri, 10/28/2016 - 23:24 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Mandi,
I am sorry to hear that! Evaluations are not always related to the Ticket to Work program--they occur every 1, 3, or 7 years for most disability recipients. I would absolutely fill in the SSA on any updated medical information.

Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:45 Permalink
catie (not verified)

All these answers that you can work under SGA and keep benefits. I have done extensive research online and it says that if you get called for a medical review, you could very well lose the ssdi because if you can work, it very well may show your condition has improved over your initial determination, where you could not work for at least the following 12 months? very confusing.

Sun, 10/30/2016 - 19:11 Permalink
Deanna

Hi Catie,
Medical reviews happen regardless of how much income you earn, either every year, 3 years, or 7 years. So long as your disability is just as severe as when you were approved, you should be just fine.

Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:45 Permalink
Anonymous (not verified)

Hey i get ssi for my son who has adhd i just started working 22 hours a week as a hha will ssi lower my son cheack do i have to tell them

Sun, 10/30/2016 - 22:16 Permalink
Deanna

Hi there,
This will definitely lower your son's SSI check. Any income will affect SSI benefits, aside from the first $60 earned in a month and infrequent payments. All in all, someone on SSI can make around $1,500 per month before losing SSI benefits completely (although I'd never recommend this, as the SSA will seriously question your inability to work).

Mon, 10/31/2016 - 16:47 Permalink
Bonnie (not verified)

I am on disability. I have started a seasonal job. Just till jan or feb. It is just $10 hour till dec 2nd. I am having a hard time working. Very painful. But will this hurt my benefits

Fri, 11/04/2016 - 02:29 Permalink

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