If an incurable person on SSDI, becomes self-employed, what are the upper limits after the TWP ?

Question

A Missouri Voca Rehab worker tells me that if a person on SS Disability becomes self-employed, the individual would no longer be "disabled" if he or she worked more than 40 Hours Per Month. While I believe I can be productive 80 to 100 hours per month, I see no way I could ever afford insurance after Medicare. There must be more to know than this. Advise from specialists is what I need... like a disability lawyer or an SS expert... from Allsup in Belleville, IL for example.

Answer 1

I am not an expert, but am on SSD and was told that I could make no more than $800.00 a month. Best of luck to you.

Answer 2

That is why they encourage you to become self-employed, so you can get off of the system. You won't be punching a timeclock for a 40 hour work week. A 40 hour month puts you at apx 10 hours a week, so what the worker told you doesn't sound correct. Ask to speak to a supervisor or call ssa directly. Here in my state of California, we are told that it isn't the hours as much as it is the amount of money you are making on a job. The first $88 is ours to keep on top of our monthly income check & any amount over $88 is taken at a rate of 50%, so half of all wages over 88 reverts back to the system & it is my understanding that you are still considered disabled until you can pull in a steady income for a minimum of 6 months, then you are taken off of SSDI. You then can re-open your case if you cannot keep up the pace & earnings of a full time job. Your case stays open for a one year period.

Answer 3

For the most part, the worker is correct. You must make LESS than $206 every 28 days in order to remain on SSI in Missouri.