Monday, September 19, 2011

Working while Disabled

Social Security Rules and Regulations encourage Claimants to attempt to work. You can work and receive your full benefits during a Trial Work Period and then continue to work after your Trial Work Period and keep your Medicare benefits, both for specific time periods.If you become disabled by the exact same condition, within specific time periods, your benefits can be reinstated. Your earnings will be reduced by disability related expenses that allow you to work. When you are able to return to work, be certain you know the Reporting responsibilities to Social Security and have documented proof of when you supplied that Notice. These time periods and reporting requirements are ABSOLUTE and just because you have exceeded those Trial Work Period months and have continued to get your full benefits, does not mean you have a right to keep the payments made in error. Be certain to have proof you notified SSA of your work and have written proof if some one at SSA tells you your benefits will continue after the Trial Work Period.