How much income can you earn on Social Security Disability?If you are considering any kind of work, you should verify the SGA monthly earnings limit in effect for the given year and keep your earnings below the limit. SGA stands for substantial gainful activity and it is basically a limit on how much income a person can earn before taxes each month and still remain eligible to receive disability. Each year Social Security sets a monthly earnings amount that they consider being self-supporting. The 2019 SGA amount is 1220.00 gross per month. For future updated SGA amounts, go here: Social Security earnings limit. Work can be a very tricky thing when you are receiving Social Security Disability. If you go over the SGA limit, you may not be entitled to a monthly disability benefit for that month. If you do not keep track of your earnings, it could be several months or even years before Social Security gets an alert to investigate your work activity. As you might imagine, this often leads to large overpayments that require repayment. Another consideration for disability beneficiaries is that work activity can indicate medical improvement. Work activity can trigger a medical continuing disability review and if they determine your conditions have improved, you may lose your disability benefits. In summary, if you are considering a job make sure to notify Social Security about your employment and be careful to stay under the SGA limit. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Does SSI disability come with automatic medical care? Social Security Disability benefits for stroke Social Security Disability, back pain, and sedentary, light, and medium work Can you have money in the bank and get Social Security Disability? Does Social Security limit how much money you can keep in the bank? FACT SHEET FOR 2019 SOCIAL SECURITY AND DISABILITY BENEFIT CHANGES What medical conditions automatically qualify for disability? How much income can you earn on Social Security Disability? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips If you call SSA and ask about your disability review will it trigger one? If I get approved for disability, will I get kicked off later? Can you get approved for disability based on Ulcerative Colitis? Conditions that get approved for disability |
