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Originally Posted by ssdirecipient
Thank you for the response. Do you mean sign up for TTW, then if I earn under $770 the benefits should continue? Or do you mean just notify them that I am working part time and earn under $770 and the benefits will continue? Won't any kind of work even under $770 be like "poking a bear?' Thanks again for any clarification you can give.
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You must sign up for TTW if you want the protections it entails. If you have no intention to try and return to work full time, TTW might not be appropriate for you though.
You don't need to sign up for TTW to have the protection of the Trial Work Period. If you make under $770 you'll probably be fine, but there is no guarantee. (Once you make over $770 than that month counts as one of your 9 months allowed for your TWP.) Some attorneys tell their clients never attempt to work even part time. Personally, I think the rewards of returning to work would out weigh the risks, but you'll need to make that decision for yourself.
To clarify you must notify SS if you begin working, regardless of the amount. SS will do a cross reference check and figure it out eventually anyway.
Here are a few good links for you.
http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf
http://www.nolo.com/legal-encycloped...fits-stop.html (IMO, you should ignore the part of needing an attorney for a CDR unless your benefits are terminated.)