It is important to note that while receiving SSDI benefits, you may earn income as long as it does not exceed $860 (in 2006) per month. If you earn more than $860 (in 2006) per month, Social Security may view this to mean that you are capable of working and will stop your benefits (or deny your claim if it is pending).

For more information, click on this _link_ to the official Social Security Administration website:

http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/SGA.html

You are permitted a "trial work period" consisting of approximately nine months in time (not necessarily all in a row). If during that time period, you incur any special expenses (i.e. wheelchair, special equipment, transportation expense, etc), SSA may reimburse you or pay you for your expenses. The amount of your expenses may also be used to reduce the total amount of your earned income during the "trial work period".

You are required to report any and all changes in work status to the SSA promptly. Failure to do this may result in penalties against you.

Post edited by: lwagman, at: 2006/05/16 10:11