QUESTION
Can I work while getting social security disability?
Asked on Jan 22nd, 2019 on Social Security Disability - Indiana
More details to this question:
I'm on SSDI. I get a monthly check. It's not enough to pay my bills. I'm want to know if I can get a part time job and make less than $750 a month? Would this hurt my social security disability payments? I know you can work for a trail period for nine months and make over $850 a month. But what if you make less than that? I make $1140 a month. Please help me find this answer. Thanks for your help!
1 ANSWER
2 Awards
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is not a [financial] needs-based benefit but your Social Security retirement benefit made available earlier because you are disabled.
Be sure that you are not receiving even $1 of Supplemental Security Income (SSI). That is a needs-based benefit with Ticket to Work provisions and other restrictions. If you are, please note that through 2025, you can earn more. You can also contribute to an ABLE Account.
Your safest course may be to consult with a member of the National Academy of Elder [and Special Needs] Attorneys. You can use the Find a Lawyer function on the organization's website (www.naela.org)
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2019 at 5:34 AM
This is general information. It cannot substitute for a personal consultation with an attorney. It is not intended to be legal advice or imply an attorney-client relationship.