How long can you work part time and collect disability?

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Happy thanksgiving. How long can you work part time and still receive disability?

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Are you in the US receiving ssdi or ssi?

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Yes im in the US receiving ssdi.

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There’s a trial work period of 9 months where you can earn more than the sga amount. If you are earning less than sga I think you can work indefinitely. sga is $1,220 I think. (for 2019)

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sga stands for substantial gainful activity, in other words gainfully employed

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Ok thankyou so much

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you bet, are you thinking about going to work?

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Yes i am, but i want to continue collecting my disability income because i cant work full time.

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You can do quite well if you keep it under $1,220 plus collect the SSDI. Then you’ll have the money and the self-esteem boost too.

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You have to make less than like $850 for it not to count as a trial work month

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Yes thankyou. I want to become more independent.

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Oh ok thankyou.

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then once you have 9 trial work months what happens? Do they cut you off disability or start reducing your disability?

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You have to make less than SGA and get to keep it for 36 months or you lose it if you make more. I make more and lost it but still have Medicare

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