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ej0820

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hey all!

Quick question...

If you're on SSDI and work part time, could your SSDI amount ever go up (since you've continued working)? I know your amount is somewhat based on your work history (work credits, hours, etc.), so if you're on SSDI, and continue working part time say, for three years...could your amount increase in three years because you've worked (and paid into the system) for that much more??

Or am I totally misunderstanding SSDI payment amounts and how they're determined?

Thanks!
 
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ej0820

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hey all!

Quick question...

If you're on SSDI and work part time, could your SSDI amount ever go up (since you've continued working)? I know your amount is somewhat based on your work history (work credits, hours, etc.), so if you're on SSDI, and continue working part time say, for three years...could your amount increase in three years because you've worked (and paid into the system) for that much more??

Or am I totally misunderstanding SSDI payment amounts and how they're determined?

Thanks!
 
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ej0820

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hey all!
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<br />Quick question...
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<br />If you're on SSDI and work part time, could your SSDI amount ever go up (since you've continued working)? I know your amount is somewhat based on your work history (work credits, hours, etc.), so if you're on SSDI, and continue working part time say, for three years...could your amount increase in three years because you've worked (and paid into the system) for that much more??
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<br />Or am I totally misunderstanding SSDI payment amounts and how they're determined?
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<br />Thanks!
 
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carly23

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That is a good queation i was wandering same thing...I wanderd if you started doin some part time work if your money would go up since your ssdi is based on work history <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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carly23

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That is a good queation i was wandering same thing...I wanderd if you started doin some part time work if your money would go up since your ssdi is based on work history <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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carly23

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That is a good queation i was wandering same thing...I wanderd if you started doin some part time work if your money would go up since your ssdi is based on work history <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-smile.gif" border="0">
 
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Mommafirst

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I believe its somewhat confounded because you will earn more credits, but the older you get, you need more credits anyway. So it may even out.
 
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Mommafirst

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I believe its somewhat confounded because you will earn more credits, but the older you get, you need more credits anyway. So it may even out.
 
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Mommafirst

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I believe its somewhat confounded because you will earn more credits, but the older you get, you need more credits anyway. So it may even out.
 
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julie

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Pretty much what Heather said.

1. # of credits needed is based on age
2. $ amount of SSDI benefits is based on $$$ earned while working
3. If you earn over X amount (increases each year), after your 9 trial months, you no longer get your SSDI benefits in the months you earn over X amount

So basically they have designed SSDI so that they question you asked is impossible. YOu won't be able to "create" and increase unless at some point you stop getting SSDI because you are over the earning limit and have utilized your 9 trial months. Hope that makes sense.
 
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julie

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Pretty much what Heather said.

1. # of credits needed is based on age
2. $ amount of SSDI benefits is based on $$$ earned while working
3. If you earn over X amount (increases each year), after your 9 trial months, you no longer get your SSDI benefits in the months you earn over X amount

So basically they have designed SSDI so that they question you asked is impossible. YOu won't be able to "create" and increase unless at some point you stop getting SSDI because you are over the earning limit and have utilized your 9 trial months. Hope that makes sense.
 
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julie

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Pretty much what Heather said.
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<br />1. # of credits needed is based on age
<br />2. $ amount of SSDI benefits is based on $$$ earned while working
<br />3. If you earn over X amount (increases each year), after your 9 trial months, you no longer get your SSDI benefits in the months you earn over X amount
<br />
<br />So basically they have designed SSDI so that they question you asked is impossible. YOu won't be able to "create" and increase unless at some point you stop getting SSDI because you are over the earning limit and have utilized your 9 trial months. Hope that makes sense.
 
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FitForCF

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The way I understand it, is they allow you to make up to a certain dollar part time, per month. Should you make more than that certain amount consistantly, then you could actually be reevaluated and lose money. It's crazy to think that, but like what was said, it's based on credit and how long you've paid into SSA in the past.
For instance; if your monthly take home SSDI money is say, $1100 and the amount you are ALLOWED to bring in from a job in $500: If you start making $700 at a job, they will adjust the SSDI take home pay and reduce it by $200.

The best way to know for sure what your allowed take home pay is go in to SSA and ask.

Good luck and God Bless!
 
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FitForCF

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The way I understand it, is they allow you to make up to a certain dollar part time, per month. Should you make more than that certain amount consistantly, then you could actually be reevaluated and lose money. It's crazy to think that, but like what was said, it's based on credit and how long you've paid into SSA in the past.
For instance; if your monthly take home SSDI money is say, $1100 and the amount you are ALLOWED to bring in from a job in $500: If you start making $700 at a job, they will adjust the SSDI take home pay and reduce it by $200.

The best way to know for sure what your allowed take home pay is go in to SSA and ask.

Good luck and God Bless!
 
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FitForCF

New member
The way I understand it, is they allow you to make up to a certain dollar part time, per month. Should you make more than that certain amount consistantly, then you could actually be reevaluated and lose money. It's crazy to think that, but like what was said, it's based on credit and how long you've paid into SSA in the past.
<br />For instance; if your monthly take home SSDI money is say, $1100 and the amount you are ALLOWED to bring in from a job in $500: If you start making $700 at a job, they will adjust the SSDI take home pay and reduce it by $200.
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<br />The best way to know for sure what your allowed take home pay is go in to SSA and ask.
<br />
<br />Good luck and God Bless!
 
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JennifersHope

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@ Fit, that is incorrect. I collect SSDI, if you work and make under 720.00 a month, they never even look at your account, and you can make both. Once you make over 720.00 for the nine months trial basis, they will reevaluate you. If you have made under 1000.00 each month, they will not count that as what they consider significant income. They will NOT deduct from your monthly statement, unless you make over 1000.00 a month. I have been doing this for over a year now.
Right now I am totally completely out of work since November but most months I made just under 1000.00 and my lawyer told me that I can do that forever.
 
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JennifersHope

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@ Fit, that is incorrect. I collect SSDI, if you work and make under 720.00 a month, they never even look at your account, and you can make both. Once you make over 720.00 for the nine months trial basis, they will reevaluate you. If you have made under 1000.00 each month, they will not count that as what they consider significant income. They will NOT deduct from your monthly statement, unless you make over 1000.00 a month. I have been doing this for over a year now.
Right now I am totally completely out of work since November but most months I made just under 1000.00 and my lawyer told me that I can do that forever.
 
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