Remember that to continue receiving your SSDI payments your disability must continue. Overcoming a disability may result in the loss of these monthly benefits in the USA.
As a matter of fact, the Social Security Administration (SSA) allows SSDI recipients to work for a minimum of nine months and continue receiving disability benefits. Yes, you can continue getting full payments.
Use the Trial Work Period for SSDI
As of 2024, any month you earn more than 1,110 dollars before taxes will count towards the Trial Work Period. It does not matter if these months are consecutive or not.
They can be within a rolling five-year period. What is best about this Trial Work Period for SSDI recipients is that you can earn as much as you want. Believe it or not, there is no limit.
Undoubtedly, it is certain that the Trial Work Period will be of great help and financial relief for a person with a disability who can benefit from it. But what happens after the 9 months?
EPE for SSDI
Do not worry because after the Trial Work Period there will be an “Extended Period of Eligibility”. It will last for 3 years. So, during this 36-month period you will be able to get Disability and work at the same time within an earning limits.
The Extended Period of Eligibility this year is $1,550 per month for those Social Security Disability Insurance recipients who are not blind. If you are blind and get Disability Insurance for that reason, you can earn up to $2,590.
Exceeding that limit will mean you will not receive SSDI for that month. Once the Extended Period of Eligibility is over, you will not receive more SSDI payments if your earnings are over the limit. Restarting your benefits if you cannot carry on working is possible. Before going back to work, report it and inform SSA.
