If you are receiving Social Security Disability payments can you work part time?

Answer 1

A simple answer is: "Yes". However, I have a sense there is more to it. If you are asking more specifically can they work and still receive the benefits then the correct answer is: "It depends".

If you want to know more, a good place to start is to look at how your Disability Income Insurance plan or policy is written. It may have riders that provide for partial benefits after the insured returned to work.

For example, with some companies an insured could choose a partial disability benefit rider. Here is what that rider would do.

When the insured sustains a loss of income as a result of disability but can still perform some work at a lower pay, a partial benefit rider would pay a certain stipulated amount to mitigate the result of the income loss.

For instance, a brain surgeon who lost a finger cannot operate and get paid as a surgeon ever again. However, he or she could teach and receive some income from teaching. If they happen to have a disability policy in force that has a partial benefit rider that covers this situation they can receive the benefit.

Answer 2

Yes, if you're disabled but able to engage in part-time work, SSDI allows earnings of up to $1,000 per month (2010) for most disabilities, or $1,640 per month for the blind under SGA guidelines (Successful Gainful Activity). If you earn more than this threshold, you may no longer be considered disabled.

The Social Security Administration encourages disabled people to return to work if their disability allows, and provides numerous support programs, including vocational rehabilitation, as well as a nine-month (non-consecutive) trial period where full disability benefits continue while you test your ability to work. Trial work periods are triggered when your income rises above the "services" level of $720 or 80 hours work per month.

Once the trial period ends, you enter an extended 36-month eligibility period during which benefits can be reinstated without a full evaluation should your disability interfere with continued successful employment. Additionally, you may continue to receive Medicare benefits at the standard premium rates for 93 months (7 years, 9 months) if you remain gainfully employed or employable after completing your last trial work month.

The Social Security administration conducts Continuing Disability Reviews for most disabled people at varying intervals to determine if you are still disabled and remain eligible for benefits. Any work activity commenced within two years of becoming enrolled may trigger a review; however, SSDI will not conduct a review after two years if you enroll in their "Ticket to Work" program.

If, at any time, you are considered medically improved and no longer qualify for disability benefits, you may be eligible for a period of extended coverage if you enroll in vocational rehabilitation.

For more details on working while disabled, consult the SSDA Red Book, available via link, below.

Answer 3

After receiving full disability benefits, there are certain rules you must follow if you want to go back to work. Those rules are called 'Work Incentives' or 'Employment Support' programs.
Unless the terms of the provider of the disability insurance decides otherwise, no. You have to be able, ready, willing and attempting to find full time employment to be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Answer 4

Unless the terms of the provider of the disability insurance decides otherwise, no. You have to be able, ready, willing and attempting to find full time employment to be eligible for unemployment benefits.

Answer 5

how long can you recieve disability and work full time as well