Many of our clients wonder if they can work without losing their Social Security Disability benefits. The Social Security Administration has special rules allowing people to work on a temporary basis without losing their disability benefits; however, if you are receiving Social Security disability benefits and are able to go back to work and able to work full time and long term, then your benefits will eventually stop. Social Security has rules such as a nine month Trial Work Period, where you can work and still receive benefits. After the Trial Work Period ends, whether you continue receive ongoing benefits depends on how much you are working and how much you earn. There are also disabling conditions, such as blindness, in which your earnings receive preferential treatment in the calculation of eligibility for continuing disability benefits. At the Clauson Law Firm, PLLC, our experienced staff and attorneys are well-versed in the intricacies of the determination process. Let our experience work for you.
Understanding Work Credits
Work credits are utilized by the Social Security Administration in the determination of eligibility for disability benefits. There are several factors utilized in calculating the number of work credits necessary for you to be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. Some of these factors include your age and the time period in which you were engaged in gainful employment activity. Most disability claimants need to earn approximately twenty (20) credits in the last ten (10) years. However, older claimants seeking Social Security Disability benefits may need to earn additional credits. At the Clauson Law Firm, PLLC, our attorney and expert staff are well-versed in work credit calculation. Put your mind at ease and allow the Clauson Law Firm, PLLC to help.
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