Can I work while I am on Social Security Disability?
Yes. Many people don’t realize that you can work while receiving Social Security Disability benefits within certain parameters. First, if you are able to return to work at some point you need to notify the Social Security Administration of your return so you don’t enter into an overpayment situation.
Social Security will allow you to try and return to work above Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) for 9 months and still receive your Social Security Disability benefit. This is called a “trial work period.” This year SGA is defined as as $1,550 a month. Your 9 month trial work period does not need to be consecutive. If you are successful going back to work above SGA, your Social Security Disability benefits will stop. The Social Security Administration will give you two more months before ending your benefit.
If you make less than $1,550 a month, after 9 months you will enter into an extended period of eligibility for 36 months and still be able to receive your Social Security Disability benefit.
If you have any questions regarding returning to work while receiving Social Security Disability benefits please call your Segar & Sciortino attorney at (585) 475-1100.