SSDI Rules on Working
SSDI Rules on Working
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Can You Work While Receiving Social Security Disability Benefits?
You can earn a small amount of income while also collecting disability, but exactly how much depends on whether you get SSDI or SSI benefits.
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Social Security Disability Trial Work Period, EPE, and Expedited Reinstatement
Several Social Security programs allow SSDI beneficiaries to try returning to work without jeopardizing their entitlement to Social Security disability benefits.
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Can I Do Volunteer Work and Continue to Get Disability Benefits?
Doing volunteer work can be considered substantial gainful activity, which could cause your Social Security disability benefits to terminate.
SSI Rules for Working
SSI Rules for Working
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If you think you may be able to return to work, SSI has numerous incentives and rules to encourage SSI recipients to return to work.
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Will I Lose My SSI Benefits If I'm Working Over the SGA Limit?
The SGA limit does not apply to those already receiving SSI disability, but the SSI income limit does.
Resources
Resources
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Nolo's Guide to Social Security Disability: Getting & Keeping Your Benefits
Nolo's book covers SSDI's Trial Work Program and the various SSI work incentive programs in great detail, including examples and how to calculate your SSI benefits when you are bringing in income.