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Are you allowed to work at all if you get Social Security disability or SSI ?


Yes. However there are rules, which govern work activity for both SSI and Social Security disability. Each year Social Security sets a limit that is considered substantial gainful activity (work), for instance the 2007 level is $900.00. If your earnings are beyond this level after your nine trial work period your disability benefit may be suspended due to work activity. Additionally, SSI is a need-based program, and as such this program may be affected monthly depending upon the amount of earnings you are earning. If you are planning to work or are working and you are a disability beneficiary you need to keep Social Security apprized of your work, so that you will not create an overpayment.



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