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Default Sep 06, 2010 at 08:19 PM
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I can't find the appropriate area to post this so I'll ask about it here:

How will returning to work affect my SSDI & SSI checks?
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Default Sep 07, 2010 at 12:28 AM
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I can't find the appropriate area to post this so I'll ask about it here:

How will returning to work affect my SSDI & SSI checks?
each USA state is different. some say you can earn up to $75.00 others say more or less, some states have a program in SSDI and SSI called Ticket to work program.

ytou will need to contact your caseworker. they will tell you what the rules are in your location about working while receiving benefits.
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Default Sep 07, 2010 at 07:56 AM
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I know in MA you can earn up to 900 a month... it might be up to 1000 a month by now. So that is like a part time job and you get to keepyour check and insurance. If you earn more than that -i think after 9 months they start taking your check away but get to keep medicare for like a year or two.

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Default Sep 07, 2010 at 08:02 AM
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each USA state is different. some say you can earn up to $75.00 others say more or less, some states have a program in SSDI and SSI called Ticket to work program.

ytou will need to contact your caseworker. they will tell you what the rules are in your location about working while receiving benefits.
SSDI and SSI are not state programs. THey are federal.

Call your local social security office and they can give you the information. Or you can go to ssa.gov to find out.

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Default Sep 07, 2010 at 09:14 AM
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SSDI:

During the trial work period, there are no limits on your earnings. During the 36-month extended period of eligibility, you usually can make no more than $1000 a month or your benefits will stop. But, the work expenses you have as a result of your disability are deducted when we count your earnings to see if they can help you keep more of your benefits. If you have extra work expenses, your earnings could be substantially higher than $1000 before they affect your benefits. This substantial earnings amount usually increases each year.

We deduct work expenses related to your disability from your earnings before we determine if you are still eligible for benefits. These expenses may include the cost of any item or service you need to work, even if the item or service also is useful to you in your daily living. Examples include prescription drugs, transportation to and from work (under certain conditions), a personal attendant or job coach, a wheelchair or any specialized work equipment.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html#part3

SSI:

The amount of your SSI payments is based on how much other income you have. When your other income goes up, your SSI payments usually go down. So when you earn more than the SSI limit, your payments will stop for those months. But, your payments will automatically start again for any month your income drops to less than the SSI limits. Just tell us if your earnings are reduced, or if you stop working.

If your only income besides SSI is the money you make from your job, then we do not count the first $85 of your monthly earnings. We deduct from your SSI payments 50 cents of every dollar you earn after the $85 deduction.

Example: You work and earn $1,000 in a month. You receive no other income besides your earnings and your SSI

$1,000
– $85
$915 divided by 2 = $457.50
We would deduct $457.50 from your SSI payment.

You may be eligible for a “plan to achieve self-support” which allows you to use money and resources for a specific work goal. These funds do not count when we figure out how your current income and resources affect your benefit amount.

http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html#part7

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Default Sep 07, 2010 at 08:15 PM
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SSDI and SSI are not state programs. THey are federal.

Call your local social security office and they can give you the information. Or you can go to ssa.gov to find out.
yes they are federal but each state deals with it a different way.

example in NY the state adds like $25.00 -$45.00 to ithe federal amount because of the sales tax is counted in for cost of living. in california their state adds less than what NY does to account for their cost of living of taxations, oregon state doesnt add any to account for state tax because there is no state tax in oregon on food, clothing and shelter needs. nevada adds a smaller amount then NY and california does.

some people in NY get up to $800.00 and others in NY get $674.00. it all depends on work elligability, experience, each persons own needs, outgoing bills vs assets and a whole lot of other things.

each case is different and each state is different.

the only way to know for sure what each person is allowed for their SSI/SSDI benefits and what their income allotment is without being penalized by social security is by contacting your areas social secrutiy/disability office. they will let you know where things stand in your state area and for your particular situation.
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