anyone on disability who works? Some say you can and some say don't risk it.?

Question

I've received dozzens of answers on this question and none are the same. Some say you can but not make over 800. a month others say that amount is 600. I've know some who got a part time job and their disability was just taken away as fast as they got the job and they didnt even get paid for their work yet. Today my Psych said that I could work. I called disability once and they said if your disabled then how can you work. Well, I can, but not full time. Just a few hours a week. Maybe 20 hours. Everyone, even those who work for social security have given me so many different answers. Does anyone know for sure?

Answer 1

it's called working in spite of a disability, and i believe the limit is $800. There is a lot of paperwork, and they may hit you up for paperwork 5 years after you are off the job, so you need to save all your paystubs for a long time. Tax forms, too.

I get SSA for bipolar, and worked at Kmart for about 5 months, and made about $500 a month, or so. I think I called up SSA to let them know, and when I left the job, I filled out paperwork explaining why i left, did they make accomodations for me on the job, etc. Because it was SSA and not SSI, i never got my payments decreased. There is this 9 month trial work period deal, too. You need to understand that if you think there is a chance you will someday recover enough to go back to work, because you don't want to blow your once in your life trial work period then. There is also a ticket to work thing, offering you vocational training. You should ask for the "working while disabled" paperwork and read it. Also get the book from nolo.com (nolo press) on social security disability to understand better. They are a bunch of self-help lawyers and their books are really good. Your library probably has it or can get it for you.

Now, social security can screw up. So if you are on SSI, you better be careful, because if your funding is decreased due to a job (and you have to report every month's income) it may be awhile, like months, before your income goes back up again after you quit or lose your job. Since they don't let you save any money, hardly, that could be really terrible.

Doesn't your case manager know about these things? My social worker is pretty up on this stuff.

Answer 2

Your best source for this answer is your social worker for your case. I've heard that it is possible to do some work- only so many hours per week. It will probably depend on the type of disability you are claiming and the amount you currently receive. Be above board with them about the type of work that you do and check with you worker about the # of hours you can work. (and make sure it doesn't) disqualify you for benefits.

Answer 3

Well according to my paper work a person on disability is allowed to make a extra 8 hindered dollars a yr . besides getting there disability.ya wow that can sure make someone rich some day not. i mean come on some people dint want to be on disability some prefer it I'm in the category where i have no choice my ex husband broke my back and messed my hips up bad. so ya i have no choice but to be on my disability . 8hindered dollars yr besides the disability

Answer 4

You should have a case manager if you have a shrink, as them to assist you. You'll have to find your own job though whether you complete training, college or whatever. The drawback is what if your employer says he needs you more hours? You must make it clear in writing that your doctor recommended you work no more than 20 hrs per week.

Answer 5

My husband works on a trial period. The social security office said he could work for 9 months before they would remove any of his benefits. I think it may depend on the state where you live.
I would call them and ask about a trial work period. I would also talk with vocational rehab.

Answer 6

im guessing it depends on what your disability is. for example if you cannot walk then a part time waitressing job isnt in the question.