Why do people get Social Security for being disabled and still work? Doesn't disabled mean you can't work?

Question

I see so many people getting Social Security for disabilitys and they are still working 40 hrs. a week, just like before. They don't appear to have anything wrong with them. How do they qualify for disability if they can still work? People around here get it like handing out candy or ice cream. No wonder our budget is in deficit!

Answer 1

If they are collecting disability, and are working 40 hours a week report them because, you are not allowed to work over 20 hours when you are labeled disabled. If you know who these people are then report them to Social Security. I know the reason why they allow some to work because some people on disability are on it for mental reasons, or physical reasons. The mental reasons my hinder them from working certain jobs, but not others that are not as demanding. Physical disability could affect a person that works in a warehouse, but will enable them to work a desk job part time. they allow the extra work as a form of supplemental income to offset earning guidelines. If the person is able bodied, and working a normal 40 hours work week then they are lying to the Social Security Administration, and should be reported. You can call anonymously.

Answer 2

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Answer 3

In order to qualify for SSI you have to have a documented disability that prevents you from working enough to make over a certain amount of money. If a person has a disability and has an anual income that meets the requirements (like a few thousand a year) they can qualify for SSI.

And no, disabled DOESN'T mean you can't work. People have all different kinds of disabilities and many of them are still able to work full time. Many people with disabilities don't get SSI.
There's probably more to the stories of the people you're thinking of than you think.

Answer 4

I'm Disabled and Get Social Security And I Know The Rules When You Work So Many Hours You Lose Money From The Amount That You Get.

Answer 5

Are you doing the banking for these disabled people? Is that how you would know if they are receiving a pay cheque and this Social Security at the same time?

You should put your energy into doing some volunteer work among the disabled or unfortunate. This would be a good lessong for you to learn. Disabled people have a hard time in life and people like you make things much worse for them.

This is very mean spirited.

Answer 6

No having a disability does not mean you can't work at all.
But that you are restricted in the type of work you can do.
Depending on what area is effected by the person disabilty
They may be able to work 40 hours but they could be on supported wages.
There is also sickness allows and mobility allows too.

When you earn over a so much your DSP is reduced.
Should I also tell you of all the paper works and test
And every 3 year they test you again just to make sure you still have a disability.

Answer 7

Such ignorance!

Most people with disabilities still have SOME abilities, and if they are lucky enough to find an employer who's willing to give them a chance, it's often for an underpaid & meaningless job.

The government subsidises that pitiful wage, to bring it up to the minimal national wage.

How can YOU judge someone elses disability??? What about psychiatric disability? You can't SEE it! At least 50% of people suffering from mental illness can work, but their work is adversely affected by their disability.

Disability benefits are DIFFICULT to get, you need to be tested by THEIR Doctors [can't even choose your own Doctor], & get run through the mill - you have to PROVE you have a disability.

It's a humiliating & distressing process.

Trust me, the government just isn't "into" handing money out like candy or ice cream. They won't even hand out candy.

Answer 8

Obviously, you are not disabled. Disability benefits are not handed out like candy. If you are disabled, you have to prove it to the SSA, using their doctors. They will test and retest you, and more people are denied than approved. If you are approved, your Social Security benefit is determined, like it would be at retirement, upon your wages and the number of quarters worked. For a person who has worked all their lives, that could be roughly 1/3 of their take home pay at the time they became disabled. After you are approved for disability, you must wait 2 years to begin Medicare. That means for 2 years you are without a job and without insurance. If you need to see a doctor (and you will) it's all on you to pay out of your pocket. If you can actually find someone to hire you, you must notify the SS board. You are allowed to work 20 hours a week at minimum wage and not to exceed $800.00 a month. Won't be getting rich on that, will they?
If you ever lose the ability to work as you normally do, then you will have a very different tale to tell. I am disabled....uncontrolled hypertension (PPH), COPD (never smoked), partial blindness due to macular degeneration (progressive), and degenerative joint disease. Prior to leaving the work force, I was a highly trained nurse, working 12 hours shifts. I would much rather be working.

Answer 9

Some persons with disability's do work ,but because they have a disability they are some times employed on a lesser wage than others doing the same job,so Social Security pay the difference so they can make a livable wage, Rather than sit at home a Social Security paying them the whole wage to live on, as many with disability's can lead very productive lives and by social security helping cover part of their pay encourages employers to take them on despite their disability
Remember the people with disability`s could sit at home and wait to be looked after but choose to have a go and work which should be encourage by society
Remember not all disability's can be seen they range from mental problems through to physical handicaps

Answer 10

No,being disabled soesn't mean you can't work. That is an old myth--a stereotype. And it is flatly untrue. Also--not all disabilities are visible (e.g., myself--most people don't realize I'm legally blind until I tell them). Perhaps you should try learning something about these issues before you sound off--because, no offense, but you don't know what you are talking about.

There are specific rules about working while on disability. They provide tha ta person can earn a limited amount of money. When/if an individual reaches the point where they are able to earn more, they do't continue to et disability payments.

Answer 11

Yes. I have been home schooled since I was 14, and even after turning 16 I still received survivor's benefits from my father passing away. All we had to do was send SSA proof that I was being home schooled. In Florida, we were able to use the acknowledgment of home schooling letter the district sent us upon my withdrawal from public school. I'm sure you could also use an afidavit (if your state requires you file one), or a letter from an online school (if you use one) or something else along those lines. If you have no paperwork to show, you might be able to use test scores from standardized tests taken as a home schooler, or you could ask other local home schoolers what they did. You could also call SSA and ask what exactly they want as proof, but we all know how much fun that is.