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What Should You Tell The SSA When Returning To Work?

8 April 2022

Judy Alexander

The purpose of SSDI benefits is to provide you with benefits that will allow you to pay for medical bills and day-to-day expenses until you have recovered and are able to return to work. However, it's sometimes difficult to know when you are fully recovered. You may be considering returning to work, but should you inform the SSA beforehand?

What You Must Tell the SSA

It's very important to keep the SSA informed of any major changes to your life. If you are considering returning to work, you should contact both the SSA and a Social Security law firm. You will not necessarily lose your benefits if you are returning to work depending on the circumstances.

SSDI Eligibility

To no longer be entitled to SSDI benefits, you will need to earn too much money. The SSA places a cap on the maximum amount that an individual can earn and the cap may be lower if you fit certain situations. However, you are still allowed to return to work and earn above this amount if you are deciding to return to work temporarily as a trial period.

Trial Work Periods

The SSA allows a beneficiary to return to work for a limited period to determine if they are able to work safely. Then, if the beneficiary finds that they are not able to work, they can continue to receive benefits as long as they are able to prove that they are disabled.

Fortunately, if you contact the SSA, you will receive several incentives for choosing to return to work. If you have any work-related expenses that are associated with your disability, the SSA will compensate you for them. You will also benefit from an expedited reinstatement and you will be eligible for an extended period.

You Might Lose Your Benefits

You must tell the SSA about the number of hours you will be working and how much you will be paid. When the trial period is over, you may no longer receive benefits. However, you will not want to keep the fact that you have returned to work a secret because you might face penalties. If you are potentially facing penalties, it's essential to contact a lawyer immediately.

If you would like you would like to continue to receive benefits, you will only be able to do so if you are not able to work and you are able to prove that you're disabled with the help of a Social Security law firm. 

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