Questions - Employment en-us http://www.thescizone.com/questions N/A http://www.thescizone.com/questions webmaster@thescizone.com 20 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/87/1/What-is-a-disability-trial-work-period/1.html The trial work period (TWP) allows disability beneficiaries to test their ability to work for at least nine months. During the TWP, Social Security beneficiaries may earn any amount and receive full Social Security Disability benefits. Effective Jan. 1, 2001, earnings of $530 per month count as a trial work month. After completion of nine trial work months, the substantial gainful activity (SGA) level is used to determine whether earnings are substantial or not. If earnings fall below the SGA level, full benefits generally continue. If earnings are higher than the SGA level, cash benefits are normally suspended while medical benefits continue. Beginning Jan. 1, 2001, a Social Security Disability SGA level is $740 a month, or $1,240for a person who is blind. This amount will be automatically adjusted annually based on increases in the national average wage index. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Thu, 24 Nov 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/89/1/Is-there-a-time-limit-on-Social-Security-disability-benefits/1.html No. You will continue to receive a disability benefit as long as your condition keeps you from working. Your case will be reviewed periodically to see if there has been any improvement in your condition and whether you are still eligible for benefits. If you are still eligible when you reach 65, your disability benefit will be automatically converted to retirement benefits. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 19 Sep 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/78/1/How-Much-Can-I-Earn-Before-I-Lose-All-My-Benefits/1.html  If you have no other income besides earnings, you may earn up to $1,189 a month in 2003 before losing your entire federal SSI payment. But if you live in a state that adds money to your federal SSI payment, you may earn more. If you have other income, such as Social Security benefits, the amount you can earn before losing any payment may be lower. However, when you apply for SSI disability payments, we consider earnings of $800 or more an indication that you are able to do "substantial work" and you would not qualify for SSI on the basis of disability. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Fri, 15 Jul 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/90/1/I-understand-that-to-get-Social-Security-disability-benefits-your-disability-must-be-expected-to-last-at-least-a-year-Does-this-mean-that-you-must-wait-a-year-after-being-disabled-before-you-can-get-benefits/1.html You do not have to wait a year after the onset of the disability before you can get benefits. You should file as soon as you can after becoming disabled and benefits begin after a five-month waiting period. The waiting period begins with the month Social Security decides your disability began. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 16 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/93/1/Applying-for-SSI/1.html If you are applying for Supplemental Security Income benefits you also need the following: information about the home where you live, such as your mortgage or lease and landlord's name; payroll slips, bank books, insurance policies, car registration, burial fund records and other information about your income and the things you own. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Fri, 13 May 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/86/1/How-Long-Will-Social-Security-Continue-While-I-Work/1.html  Generally, you’ll receive your full monthly Social Security benefit for a year after you return to work. If you continue to work beyond that while still disabled, your eligibility for monthly cash benefits will continue for at least another 36 months. Here’s how it works: webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 18 Apr 2005 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/16/1/Do-people-with-SCI-have-jobs/1.html People with SCI have the same desires as other people. That includes a desire to work and be productive. The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) promotes the inclusion of people with SCI in the mainstream society. Of course, people with disabilities may need some changes to make their workplace more accessible, but surveys indicate that the cost of making accommodations to the workplace in 70% of cases is $500 or less. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Mon, 21 Mar 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/97/1/How-Do-Earnings-Reduce-My-Payments/1.html  If your only income besides SSI is the money you make from your job, then we don’t count the first $85 in earnings you get each month. One-half of what you earn over $85 is deducted from your SSI check.If you have other income besides earnings (such as a Social Security check), then we don’t count the first $65 in earnings you get each month. One-half of what you make over $65 is deducted from your SSI payments. But, $20 of your other income, such as your Social Security check, is not counted either. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Sun, 13 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/92/1/What-is-the-difference-between-Social-Security-disability-and-SSI/1.html This is confusing to a lot of people because both programs are administered by the Social Security Administration. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that workers, employers and the self-employed pay for with their Social Security taxes. You qualify for these benefits based on your work history and the amount of your benefit is based on your earnings. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a program financed through general tax revenues -- not through Social Security trust funds. SSI disability benefits are paid to people who have a disability and who don't own much or have a lot of income. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Wed, 15 Dec 2004 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.thescizone.com/questions/articles/77/1/How-Can-SSI-Help-Me-With-My-Work-Expenses/1.html The rules work the same as if you were receiving Social Security benefits. Work expenses that are related to your disability are deducted from your earnings when we figure if they are high enough to affect your benefits. These expenses may include work equipment, such as a special typewriter or desk, or modifications to your car or home to help you get to and from work. This means you can earn well over the SSI income limits and still continue to get payments. webmaster@thescizone.com (Super Admin) Wed, 13 Oct 2004 00:00:00 -0400