SSDI

[Been there Done that]

How much money can you make while on disability w/o losing benefits?

 

[Daniel E.]

"For non-blind individuals, the monthly SGA amount for 2012 is $1010."

Substantial Gainful Activity

There is more info on their website about work incentives, e.g:

Trial Work Period SSDI -- The trial work period allows you to test your ability to work for at least 9 months. During your trial work period, you will receive your full disability benefit regardless of how much you earn as long as your work activity has been reported and you continue to have a disabling impairment. The 9 months does not need to be consecutive and your trial work period will last until you accumulate 9 months within a rolling 60-month period. Certain other rules apply.

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Extended Period of Eligibility
SSDI -- If your disability benefits stop after successfully completing the trial work period because you worked at the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level, we can automatically reinstate your benefits without a new application for any months in which your earnings drop below the SGA level. This reinstatement period lasts for 36 consecutive months following the end of the trial work period. You must continue to have a disabling impairment in addition to having earnings below the SGA level for that month.

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Continuation of Medicare Coverage

SSDI- Most persons with disabilities who work will continue to receive at least 93 consecutive months of Hospital (Part A); Supplemental Medical Insurance (Part B), if enrolled; and Prescription Drug coverage (Part D), if enrolled, after the 9-month Trial Work Period. You do not pay a premium for Part A. Although cash benefits may cease due to work, you have the assurance of continued health insurance. (93 months is 7 years and 9 months.)

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Medicare for People with Disabilities Who Work

SSDI- After premium-free Medicare coverage ends due to work, some persons who have returned to work may buy continued Medicare coverage, as long as they remain medically disabled. Some persons with low incomes and limited resources may be eligible for state assistance with these costs under various Medicare Savings Programs. Your state Health and Human Services agency makes the determination about whether you qualify for this help.

http://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearch/wi/detailedinfo.htm#TWP

 

[Daniel E.]

more info about what constitutes a Trial Work Period:

Social Security Online - The Red Book - SSDI Only Employment Supports

The TWP [trial work period] continues until you accumulate 9 months (not necessarily consecutive) in which you perform what we call “services” within a rolling 60-month period. We use this “services” rule only to count TWP months. In 2011, we consider your work to be “services” for the TWP if your gross earnings are more than $720 a month, or if you work more than 80 hours in self-employment in a month.

 

[Been there Done that]

thanks I will watch how many hours I work