Re: Working and SSD Benefits

[Guest guest]

Hi Monte-

The last I knew about SSD and working was you can not earn more

than $500 a month and they use 5 wk months and it does make a

difference as to the type of work you do. Be very careful with

working and collecting SSD. I've been on SSD since 1983.

Barb

Lake Worth, Fl

[Guest guest]

Hi Barb Or-The last time I worked 1995 The salary cap was $500, after the 9

mo. trial period. During the trial period you could make as much $ as

possible!!! That was here in Fl.; don't know if it's different in each state.

But in

any case I'm glad they raised the monthly amt.

Barb fl.

[Guest guest]

-the type of work you do and the amount of money you make. They do

regular updates. The people don't realize the do's n don'ts or the can'ts really

associated with CMT>

Barb

[Guest guest]

Monte,

Just an update on Barb's info...SSA raised te cap of earning to

$780/mo. There is talk of that going up again. You must first go

through a nine month trial period and not earn over $500/month during

that time. After that period, you can earn up to $780/month.

Hope this helps,

The " other " Barb

Portland, OR

[Guest guest]

Barb, What do you mean by saying " be very careful " working while on SSD?

[Guest guest]

Hello, I am looking to get a job where I only work say 10 hours, in order to

stay within the SSD guidelines. Is anyone else receiving SSD and working? If

so how much do you work, and If you do not mind how much do you make? I am

trying to throughly understand how the SSD guidelines for income caps work,

before pursueing this, I have already used my 9 month trial period. Any input

would be appreciated, thankyou April.

[Guest guest]

During your 9 month trial period you do not have a limit, you may earn as much

as you can while still receiving your SSD benefits. Hope this helps April

[Guest guest]

I know of a guy that was on ssd and working part time,now they told him he

needed to pay ss back all the money they gave him because they feel he can

work...so be careful. I don't no how much money he made ,but I wouldnt think it

was alot..

heidi

[Guest guest]

Hi April,

I am a slightly different case--sort of. I substitute teach during

the school year, and my district pays a hefty wage--$131/day. I need

to come in under sixdays/month to stay eligible for SSD.

Hope this helps.

Barb ~in OR

> Hello, I am looking to get a job where I only work say 10 hours, in

order to

> stay within the SSD guidelines. Is anyone else receiving SSD and

working? If

> so how much do you work, and If you do not mind how much do you

make? I am

> trying to throughly understand how the SSD guidelines for income

caps work,

> before pursueing this, I have already used my 9 month trial period.

Any input

> would be appreciated, thankyou April.

[Guest guest]

Barb,

Thank you for your response. How long have you been working

(6 full days a month)? Is this after your trial period? Has

SS gave you any trouble? I really need to make at least

500.00 in addition to SSD a month to get by. Thank you

for your help.

April