Receiving the exact amount of money from the Social Security Administration is essential. In this way, you will not have to give back any money to the Administration and you will always get what you are entitled to.
There have been some shocking cases of overpayment in the news. That is why it is best to be ready and to do what Social Security recommends. This information is particularly important if you are receiving Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance.
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SSI AND SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY INSURANCE RECIPIENTS SHOULD DO THIS
If you are collecting disability benefits, SSI, or SSDI, you must report any wages to the Administration. Call SSA or visit the closest local office and tell them when you would like to start working.
Do not worry because there are also several electronic or automated ways to report wages while on SSI or SSDI. In this way, you will save money and time. For example, you can make use of the toll-free SSI telephone wage reporting system.
Another option is the SSA Mobile Wage Reporting App. So far, it is possible to download it on Android and on Apple. Whatever option suits you best. If you have a my Social Security Account, you can also report any wages there.
WHO CAN REPORT MONTHLY WAGES TO SOCIAL SECURITY?
According to the Social Security Administration, you must report monthly wages if you are on SSI or SSDI and working at the same time. What is more, if you are on SSI or SSDI and your spouse or parent works and lives with you, they can also report wages.
Another group of Americans that can report wages are the representative payee for a person receiving Supplemental Security Income or Disability Insurance. Therefore, make sure you inform SSA ASAP.
Any changes in the work activities should be reported to SSA. It is important that an SSI recipient report wages by the 6th day of each month. Thus, if you do not do this on time, your payment may not be accurate. SSDI recipients any time up to 24 prior months.