I heard that once I'm off active duty and want to work again that it will be hard to come off of it and when I start working ill have to repay all I received.
Receiving SSDI, heard a nasty rumor please help
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Check out the SSA's website and particularly the red book. There are many programs and lots of information for just your situation. Check it out!
I did but I didnt see anything about repaying it because of being on active duty. Im just trying to see if there is truth to this.
correction I saw something about repaying for an overpayment but otherwise nothing about a repayment.
The red book talks about programs to transition from not working to working. Also, there is usually a re-evaluation every year or two based on your condition. If you started SSDI while on active duty, then no repayment because of active duty will be necessary. If you are worried that if you get another job after active duty and the SSA will not move quick enough and then you will have to repay, just make sure that you let that you tell the SSA what is going on (like if you get a job) and they will adjust to your new situation. If you are really concerned about it, then after you start your job, make sure that you keep all SSDI payments in the bank so if you do have to repay, then it's all right there. I will say that I have never heard about anyone needing to repay some of their SSDI, but anything's possible with the government it would seem.
The SSA's red book talks about a lot of things. That is why I get the electronic version and use ctrl+F a lot. I also like to hear things straight from the source if possible which is why I pointed you to the red book. I'm sorry that I do not have a definitive answer for you, but a little digging into the SSA's transition policies should set your mind at ease.
Good luck!
Trevis
No that helped me out alot! I just wanted to make sure that while on active duty that I didnt have to repay that back.
So I guess heres my next question. The day I come off active duty and say I dont have a job, should I call them and tell them I nolonger want SSDI?
So I guess heres my next question. The day I come off active duty and say I dont have a job, should I call them and tell them I nolonger want SSDI?
Fortunately, the rumor is potentially false but the "repaying for an overpayment" may apply if the provisions of SSA SSDI are not strictly followed upon successful award of SSDI compensation.
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Based upon information as annotated within the SSA Publication entitled "Social Security - Working While Disabled: How We Can Help" dated in 2013, the following excerpt is provided:
"What to report if you work and receive Social Security disability:
If you receive Social Security due to a disability, you must let us know promptly when:
1. You start or stop work;
2. Your duties, hours or pay change; or
3. You start paying expenses for work due to your disability
You can report changes in your work activity by phone, mail or in person. You can find your local office on our website at http://www.socialsecurity.gov. We will give you a receipt to verify your report. Keep this receipt with all of your other important papers from Social Security."
Moreover, SSA has special rules which allow you to work temporarily without losing your Social Security disability benefits. For example, SSA's trial work period allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months without losing benefits. As long as you remain disabled, you can get full Social Security disability benefits during those nine months no matter how much you earn.
After your nine-month trial work period, the SSA will still provide a safety net that allows you to work another three years risk free. During those three years, you can work and still receive benefits for any month in which your earnings do not exceed these limits:
1. $1,690.00 for blind individuals; or
2. $1,010.00 a month if you are not blind.
Again, it is urgent that you contact the SSA immediately to advise them of your current status if there exist any acceptance of future employment after being approved for SSA SSDI compensation.
Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer."
Best Wishes!
for SSDI
Can you perform substantial gainful activity: yes or no?
yes- then no ssdi
NO-then SSDI
The only thing with military being slightly different is, they understand we cannot just not show up/quit.
if you think you can work, but are unsure and are all ready approved ssdi then use ticket to work etc. to trial run a work environment. the most important thing is integrity and informing them of your actions/changes. Say you have rental property and you make $3k a month off that, does not matter, but if they audit you they will only see income and investigate you. Inform them your income is from a family business.sheltered environment etc. and your good (there may be limits based on income etc.)
Can you perform substantial gainful activity: yes or no?
yes- then no ssdi
NO-then SSDI
The only thing with military being slightly different is, they understand we cannot just not show up/quit.
if you think you can work, but are unsure and are all ready approved ssdi then use ticket to work etc. to trial run a work environment. the most important thing is integrity and informing them of your actions/changes. Say you have rental property and you make $3k a month off that, does not matter, but if they audit you they will only see income and investigate you. Inform them your income is from a family business.sheltered environment etc. and your good (there may be limits based on income etc.)
The only repayment penalty I have seen written is when someone returns to work almost immediately after being awarded benefits. It's not black and white because there are exceptions, but know that if you return to work within six-months of receipt of benefits you may have to explain it and fight the repayment.
It's gray because it depends on length of back-pay (date of disability onset), etc. Be sure to look at your award letter and see if they counted your active duty time against your trial work period. If so you might want to appeal so that the trial work period remains available to you.
Also, the nine month trial work period is for each five years of collecting SSDI.
It's gray because it depends on length of back-pay (date of disability onset), etc. Be sure to look at your award letter and see if they counted your active duty time against your trial work period. If so you might want to appeal so that the trial work period remains available to you.
Also, the nine month trial work period is for each five years of collecting SSDI.
so the guy handling my case today told me that my exam came back and there were definately some limitations is this good?
I started getting SSDI in 2008, applied while I was at Walter Reed. I got it until I retired from the military. After I retired I landed a government job, GS-11, and notified SocSec right away. Since Nov 2012 I have been in a trial work period.
Luckily for me I have not had any problems with working.
When my trial period ends next month, I just need to send copies of my pay stubs so that they can pay me SSDI for any month in which I earn more than $700.
If I can't work because of my disability at any time within the next 5 years or so (not sure if the 9 months count towards the five years) then my SSDI will start back up without having to reapply.
All the previous is from my telephone conversation with them yesterday.
Easiest to just call and talk with them, the wait can be long but I found it to be worth it.
Luckily for me I have not had any problems with working.
When my trial period ends next month, I just need to send copies of my pay stubs so that they can pay me SSDI for any month in which I earn more than $700.
If I can't work because of my disability at any time within the next 5 years or so (not sure if the 9 months count towards the five years) then my SSDI will start back up without having to reapply.
All the previous is from my telephone conversation with them yesterday.
Easiest to just call and talk with them, the wait can be long but I found it to be worth it.
Well, it sounds positive to me in reference to obtaining that "disabled" SSDI determination!
Thus, I quite often comment that "possessing well-informed knowledge is truly a powerful equalizer."
Best Wishes!