Working While Receiving Social Security Disability

When receiving Social Security Disability benefits, it is possible to work if you are able. The Social Security Administration’s Ticket to Work Program allows recipients to get training and other services so they can meet any goals they have.

The program allows individuals to find an appropriate job and to continue getting their Social Security Disability and healthcare benefits. In fact, a rule known as “work incentives” allows those in the program to keep all income earned while they try out a new job to see if it is a good fit.

For Social Security Disability recipients, a trial work period gives full recipients; they only have to let the administration know about work activity while they still have an injury or illness. This period lasts until one works nine complete months during a 60-month period, according to the Social Security website. After this period, Social Security Disability benefits will cease for any months one earns “substantial” income (This differs from year to year).

Benefit recipients can go to an employment network or state vocational rehabilitation agency to learn more about the program and other services. Please note that the program also allows one to use other programs to get back into the work world.

Tags: Applying for Benefits, Eligibility

This article was posted on Wednesday, May 26th, 2010