Social Security Disability and Part Time Work

[mustangersalie]

i dont trust them when they say you can work part time (after receiving ssd ) either.

i know about what they call SGA & all that - but i would not trust them to take away your SSD a fast as they can,especially with the Govt we have now

[PamelaRP]

The SS system in Oregon is 1000% corrupt and there are too many people here that are getting it and can physically walk and get around great and have no mental problems. I meet them all the time on buses or out in public and they brag about getting $1000 a month or more. The SS system here in Oregon is filled with fraud and abuse and know someone that I used to work with that got it within 6 months and does not have mental problems or physical problems and is getting a big check every month,

[truemirror]

@PamelaRP living off of $1,000 a month is not a party, most don't get that much, all I could figure is your "friend" does have a major mental problem but prefers to brag about living below poverty, than to tell you that they are skitzo. Don't envy them, I'm guessing that they have family members that pay way more into the system to cover them and many more.

[fleas4fleas2]

@26marbay Exactly---they assume if you can work part-time doing "Job X", then you can do some very easy, sedentary, unskilled "Job Y" full-time"-or at the meager "substantial gainful activity"--and this could trigger a review--&--depending what your "condition" is, this **could** be used against you as "improvement"-&what if you begin your "trial" at a time when your case comes up for review?? Lose medical benefits--medication, healthcare--everything goes downhill--even MORE disabled!!

[wesleyromeojones]

Thanks!! For the help!!

[fleas4fleas2]

@wesleyromeojones And very informative, too! "Thumbs up"!

[wesleyromeojones]

Great video!

[buggeazy102]

they dont want to give you benifits because its income you will get for not working and the reason it takes so long they want to try and break you it takes to long for the adverage person to servive so 70% of people drop the case an go back to work altogeather so they can pay the bills

[fleas4fleas2]

@buggeazy102 Or, keep going part-time from job to job...and homeless in between, and--often by no fault of their own--decompensate and have to go to the ER--with no financial ability to pay their bills. It's sad.

[buggeazy102]

@fleas4fleas2 its all a game how the hell do you suppose to live? what are they gonna do if you get an eviction notice? how will you feed your kids this is insane if you ask me 2 to 3 yrs. to wait lol

[MrChicagoblackhawks]

I am here in Oregon and SSD is desperately trying to cut me off, I am legally blind (Statutory blindness). I worked for 6 years under blindness guidelines and after I quiet for a few months things ran fine but then they attempted to cut me off claiming I worked too much. I had to fight this, trying to get them to explain why I owned them thousands. I got them to reinstate me but once again they cut me off, I want NUMBERS so I can track down the problem and fix it. Oregon is so corrupt.

[PamelaRP]

The entire SS system is messed up especially here in Oregon. There is too much fraud and abuse here and people that really need it cannot get it. If you work the SGA law will make you ineligible. I know someone here that can do all these physical things and can walk and play pool and drive a car and ride a bike and is getting SS yet I cannot do any of the above things and have denied 5 times for good. This person I know should not be getting it and is frauding the system. SS is a fraud.

[poetbutterfly]

Can you please help me?

[makingsmiles4you]

How can someone who has been disabled for 4 years and going stir crazy find something to do without losing benefits? You have to just live poor and accept nothing to do? Please help!

[greatbydesign33]

You can go back to work part time without loosing your benefits. You must educate yourself. There is a 9 month trial work period and after that you can still work but you have to make under a certain amount of money to keep you benefits safe.

[poetbutterfly]

@greatbydesign33 My parents don't believe me when I tell them about how much of an income you have on ssi. Is it true to qualify for SSI you have to be part time or not working? Also can you tell me if to qualify for SSDI you have to not be working?

[fleas4fleas2]

@poetbutterfly IF you are working part-time at the time of application, where the form says "Are you working now?"--I suggest that you/whoever helps you fill out the form) do not check EITHER "Yes or No"-- Instead write "See Remarks"--and in the "Remarks" section--clearly explain the hours you work and how your work/earnings is significantly lower than "work" as defined by SSA's version of "Substantial Gainful Activity". You might want to write any accommodations; scheduling, difficulties, etc.

[altha2008]

get someone you know to start a LLC and work under it put all the money and assets in it of course you have to pay that person a little

[altha2008]

if you are planing to go out on disability, first get insurance that will pay you until you get

[poetbutterfly]

How do you get insurance that will pay you untill you get it? With no income I can't pay rent and have no where to live

[altha2008]

@poetbutterfly disablity insurance from met life it pays. I'm getting 60% of my income from it. I worked for the state of florida now on medical leave so using my sick time up to the point that I'm getting 90% of my net take home pay. least until sept of this year then my time runs, but still will get my disability check from met life for another 13 months

it does help. the plan costs me about 11.00 bi weekly only had the thing for 2 years befor I had to stop work

[fleas4fleas2]

@poetbutterfly I suggest going to your county's Department of Social Services office. Apply for food stamps; indigent adult Medicaid program. Call (free) 211 from landline (if available in community). Sorry to hear about your situation. Ask about utility assistance, shelter, emergency services.

[lovecritters]

Time is #$.Because if u wait & esp if you attempt 2 work could affect your benefits &decision. I was warned of this by ppl who had done this, & it affected them in a negative way. They eventually received it, but only after learning the hard way!! expect that the soc sec will probally say no 1st time applying. My aunt who has a multitude of problems went b4 a judge 5xs b4 getting a yes. She now has cancer. don't wait...get a lawyer. Keep all drs' appts., medical recordsetc. Make copies.

[lovecritters]

Mr. Ginsberg is correct!! I am waiting 4a decision from a recent hearing. When I finally swallowed my pride and applied, I was warned not to work even for one day!! I live in NC and per my lawyer there is a 9,000 case backlog. I applied in 2007; my case was heard 07/09. I had 2have my case via webcam. The judge was in GA. NC is o/sourcing many cases 2other states. If you have 2 file, then follow Mr. Ginsberg's advice. Also, once you are turned down, get a lawyer asap! Don't wait.

[poetbutterfly]

How were you able to have a place to live with no income? If I can't pay rent I have no where to live?

[arizonapril]

That suck's..

[ssi4me]

Two or three months- max, I can almost understand, but this two or three year shit is just a disgrace to our country. How the hell can we have people out here homeless and broke, waiting for years on a decision as to whether or not they're disabled! It's sickening. These people are so goddamed incompetant and corrupt.

[poetbutterfly]

@ssi4me Yes I agree. I am stuck, because with no income I am homeless. I asked my parents for help, but they think I am asking for a hand out from them and think it is a absolute sin to consider thier disabled daughter ask for help. I feel gulity even asking them.

[poetbutterfly]

@ssi4me Yes I agree. I am stuck, because with no income I am homeless. I asked my parents for help, but they think I am asking for a hand out from them and think it is a absolute sin to consider thier disabled daughter ask for help. I feel gulity even asking them.

[Thouchins]

Mr.Ginsberg,

I just got approved for Disability and I received my first check.

I'm not 100% disable, so I do have a part-time job 2-3days a month.

What can that do to my benefits?

Thanks,

Terry in Texas