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09-23-2010, 12:34 AM | #11 | ||
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Benefits can be ceased because of work activity without medical recovery or because of medical recovery without work activity. The poster actually did both - went to work and decided he didn't need medical care for his disabling condition. What we don't know is if the original poster is choosing to work and earn under $1000 when he could work more. He said he took the job to supplement the Social Security. |
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02-21-2011, 08:37 PM | #12 | ||
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02-22-2011, 12:13 AM | #13 | ||
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Is the SSA aware that you have been working part time for the last three years ? From http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10153.html#4 What you must report to us It is important to notify us promptly—either in person, by phone or by mail—whenever a change occurs that could affect your benefits. The changes you need to report to us are described below. If you work while receiving disability payments You should tell us if you take a job or become self-employed, no matter how little you earn. If you are still disabled, you will be eligible for a trial work period, and you can continue receiving benefits for up to nine months Also: http://www.ssa.gov/pubs/10095.html Social Security work incentives at a glance Trial work period—The trial work period allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months. During your trial work period, you will receive your full Social Security benefits regardless of how much you are earning as long as you report your work activity and you continue to have a disabling impairment. In 2011, a trial work month is any month in which your total earnings are over $720, or if you are self-employed, you earn more than $720 (after expenses) or spend more than 80 hours in your own business. The trial work period continues until you have worked nine months within a 60-month period. Extended period of eligibility—After your trial work period, you have 36 months during which you can work and still receive benefits for any month your earnings are not “substantial.” In 2011, earnings over $1,000 ($1,640 if you are blind) are considered substantial. No new application or disability decision is needed for you to receive a Social Security disability benefit during this period.
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02-22-2011, 11:08 AM | #14 | |||
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Geesh, you have a job and stopped or no longer need meds? Then you wonder why you were "cut off"? I was in a car accident in 2007, I tried to work until my first "surgery" (arthroscopic) in December. I couldn't - my employer also couldn't work within the very strict and limited restrictions. I then had five more surgeries on my right leg (failed) and two SCS implant surgeries (Sept and Dec of 2010) that also has not helped, and now the RSD has spread to my arms, back, shoulders, etc. I am in constant pain, even with the meds and the stim. I've been doing the blocks to try and help stop things. I can't drive, I can't fully process things, what used to take a short time to complete takes forever to process. I applied for SSI, saw their shrink (he stated I could only do a sedentary job with NO STRESS and this was before this stupid SCS implant that KILLS me to sit, stand, lay, walk, etc) and got denied. I also had an IME for my auto insurance, and the IME said that I was very limited and had several restrictions, and was not able to work. This was at the same time as SSI's denial, so fortunately my PIP benefits were helping at that time. My husband has not worked due to my condition. He was working, but had to take time off for all my surgeries. I was non-weight bearing for foot surgery (6 months) and knee surgeries (6 months).
The IME the insurance company hired (hoping to get me off all benefits and say I was able to work) even told the insurance company that I required assistance with my day to day things, that I needed assistance with my personal hygiene, etc. Am I angry at the SSI department? Yes. Did I hire an attorney? Yes. Is he shocked that I was denied? Absolutely, but happy because this is how he makes money and he feels it is a solid claim. I have seen my doctors regarding this injury constant since 2007. Sometimes as often as once a week. How did you get approved for so long? Why are you complaining about being "cut off"? I have worked since I was 16 years old. My husband has worked since he was 16. We have paid into FICA, FUTA, Medicare for most of our lives. No wonder there is no money left to help those who need it. The ones who don't are the ones who get approved quicker, longer and work (either on the books or off) and then complain when they lose their "free money". Sorry if I come off as being a *****, but this is crazy. For every legitimate claim, it seems there is 5 that are not. So many of us are physically, mentally and financially hurting, wanting to work, missing the interactions with people other then our "friends" that are in the same painful boat we are. I miss the challenges that work brought about - even the crap and the drama. What I wouldn't give to be 100% again (or even 70%). Then someone has to complain... |
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02-22-2011, 01:19 PM | #15 | ||
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02-22-2011, 04:33 PM | #16 | ||
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02-22-2011, 05:04 PM | #17 | ||
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"Thanks for this!" says: | newtons1971 (02-22-2011) |
02-22-2011, 05:06 PM | #18 | ||
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02-24-2011, 07:35 AM | #19 | ||
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Work Incentives Network Earned Income and SSDI/Medicare Automatic Work Incentives—2009 Phase 1 Phase 2 Phase 3 TRIAL WORK PERIOD (TWP) EXTENDED PERIOD OF ELIGIBILITY (EPE) 9 TWP within 60 months 3 years (36 months) (1) Keep SSDI check no matter how high wages go, for 9 months. (1) A 3 year safety net; starts the month after 9th TWP month, ends 36 months later. (1) After EPE ends, if countable wages are below SGA, SSDI continues. (2) Use a TWP month each time gross wages go above $700 (2) During this period, keep SSDI check each month countable gross wages are below SGA ($980/month, $1640/month if blind). $Gross Wages (-) $IRWE (-) $Subsidy (=) $Countable Gross Wages (2) Expedited Reinstatement: The first month countable wages go above SGA your SSDI benefit will end. ***If within 5 years from that point countable wages drop below SGA, and disability prevents SGA level work, you can request expedited reapplication and get 6 months of provisional benefits while SSA makes a decision on your reapplication. (3) When all 9 used within 5 years, TWP ends. (3) Report income changes to SSA to restart SSDI check if stopped due to earnings. (3) If eligibility reinstated, after receiving 24 months of benefits you get a new TWP, EPE, ExR and Extended Medicare Period Grace period: The first month your countable wages go above SGA after your TWP ends, you get to keep the SSDI check that month, plus the following two months no matter how high your wages go. Extended Medicare: If cash benefits cease due to work and earnings continue to be above SGA, Medicare can continue for at least 93 months after TWP ends. This document was published by the Oregon Competitive Employment Project, which is part of the Oregon State Department of Human Services, Office of Vocational Rehabilitation Services. The project is funded through a Medicaid Infrastructure Grant from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CFDA #93.768). |
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02-24-2011, 02:59 PM | #20 | ||
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