I've just researched the Trial work Period Program and if I decide to try part time work I think I'll look into this program...you get nine months in the trial period and if I make less than the $770 then it won't count as one of the nine months. This may work for me...but I just want to play by the rules.
thanks again for everyone's input.
Canswicky

The TWP isn't really a program, it's a work incentive...

Here's a good place to start your research:
http://www.ssa.gov/disabilityresearc...tailedinfo.htm

99% of the time, states lump seniors among the disabled.
Strongly suggest that you fill out applications at all the places you look into and/or interested in regarding subsidized housing. Most have waiting lists. Depending on the state or county you live in, the waiting list can stretch for years. Especially for Section 8 housing. The newer places hold lotteries. At least they do in my state.
The best thing for you to do to get you started is to go to your state and/or county's website. Click on the "Housing." tab and go from there.

Good luck!

It's best to continue on this thread then respond to the outdated threads of others.

Janke has previously written about the problem of returning to work within 12 months in this forum. Here's a link that explains why: http://cascadiadisabilitylaw.com/wp/...aimant-beware/

I moved my response from the other thread...

Please read this, it's pretty typical of the advise of most attorneys:
http://ssblog.bsgfdlaw.com/can-i-wor...lity-benefits/

And this: http://www.ssa.gov/work/overview.html#a0=1
A major advantage of signing up for the Ticket to Work program is that you'll, "•Be protected from receiving a medical continuing disability review while using the Ticket and making the expected progress with work or educational goals."

Most doctors and therapists are pretty clueless about SSDI and SSI. But, it is true that SS can't just take away your benefits with no warning. --If SS found you're no longer eligible you would have three months continuing pay and you'd also have the opportunity to fight the decision via appeal during which time you'd continue to receive benefits. If you ultimately lost your appeal you could potentially be responsible for paying back the extra months of benefits you received.

Thanks both of you for replying and supplying links. SSA set my onset as of 9/01/13 so as of now I believe that puts me in the 12 month period of after being proven disabled, so it maybe safer to get that part time job now, but I still think I'm better off waiting. This has caused me much anxiety and complicated my health to the point where my therapist thinks waiting longer for part time work no matter how low stress is a better idea. As far as the housing predicament, I may look into getting a roommate when the time comes. It's not like my mom is kicking me out. I can be here forever if I want, it's just that I want to be a grown up and move on with my life....
Anyhoo, thanks for all the links and support, you guys ROCK!
Canswicky

In the meantime, start researching your local subsidized housing options/wait lists or even if there is an area you might be interested in relocating to (that's what I ended up doing).