Can I work part-time while collecting SSDI benefits?

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Based on your situation, there are several legal considerations regarding working part-time while receiving SSDI benefits that could potentially impact your case:

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses the concept of Substantial Gainful Activity to determine eligibility for SSDI benefits. If your earnings exceed a certain threshold, it may affect your benefits. For 2023, the SGA limit for non-blind individuals is $1,470 per month. (42 U.S.C. § 423)
Trial Work Period. SSDI recipients are allowed a trial work period during which they can test their ability to work without losing benefits. During this period, you can earn more than the SGA limit without affecting your SSDI benefits. However, this period is limited to nine months within a rolling 60-month period. (42 U.S.C. § 422)
Ticket to Work Program. This program provides SSDI recipients with opportunities to work and receive vocational rehabilitation, training, and other support services without immediately losing benefits.

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If someone is collecting SSDI, can they work part-time?

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I understand that navigating SSDI regulations can be confusing. Have you, or the person in question, been receiving SSDI benefits for a while?

Three years.

Lexi, Chatbot

What type of part-time work are you considering, and how many hours per week would it involve?

Food delivery, maybe seven hours per week.

Lexi, Chatbot

Is there anything else the employment lawyer should know before I connect you? Rest assured, they will be able to help with your SSDI work inquiry.

No.

Richard

Hello. My name is Richard and I have been a licensed attorney for over 25 years and hope to be of assistance. Please be advised that this website is for information purposes only and I cannot formally represent customers of this website or perform actual legal services on your behalf. I understand you're considering part-time work with food delivery while receiving SSDI benefits. Could you tell me more about any steps you've considered taking regarding this situation?

Have you looked into how working part-time might impact your SSDI benefits, or do you have specific concerns about this?

Richard

Based on your situation, there are several legal considerations regarding working part-time while receiving SSDI benefits that could potentially impact your case:

Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses the concept of Substantial Gainful Activity to determine eligibility for SSDI benefits. If your earnings exceed a certain threshold, it may affect your benefits. For 2023, the SGA limit for non-blind individuals is $1,470 per month. (42 U.S.C. § 423)
Trial Work Period. SSDI recipients are allowed a trial work period during which they can test their ability to work without losing benefits. During this period, you can earn more than the SGA limit without affecting your SSDI benefits. However, this period is limited to nine months within a rolling 60-month period. (42 U.S.C. § 422)
Ticket to Work Program. This program provides SSDI recipients with opportunities to work and receive vocational rehabilitation, training, and other support services without immediately losing benefits.

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