Can I get SSDI and a company pension at the same time?In general, people often confuse the requirements of the SSDI and SSI disability programs in that they assume both programs have income and resource requirements. Most likely, there is an assumption that disability benefits are always based on need. If you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI), you are applying for benefits that are earned through your work activity prior to your becoming disabled. Meaning that you have paid pay payroll taxes that insure you for Social Security Disability. It is analogous to paying insurance premiums. Social Security Disability and retirement are insurance programs. So what does this mean with regard to receiving a company pension and getting SSDI at the same time? It means that a company pension or other kinds of income have no effect upon your eligibility to receive SSDI provided you are found medically disabled. There are no income or resource limits to this program. The SSI disability program, on the other hand, is a need based disability program that has income and resource limits that could be exceeded with a company pension. If you are receiving disability through this program, you are receiving benefits provided by the government for those in need. Of course, there are going to be restrictions to the amount of income or resources you are able to have and still be eligible to receive benefits. 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: Trying to get disability with meniere's, degenerative disc, ankylosing spondylitis, depression, and anxiety Can you win disability without enough credits? When someone files for disability how many years of medical records do they need? Can I get SSDI and a company pension at the same time? Can you receive SSI and Social Security retirement at the same time? Can I work while appealing an unfavorable Social Security decision? Filing for disability with congestive heart failure and cardiomyopathy Can you qualify for disability based on narcolepsy? Will my SSDI go down when I move? What should you expect at a Social Security Disability psychological exam? Will my disability back pay go back to the day I became disabled? Can Social Security deny you because of no mental evaluation? What if your doctor does not support your SSD or SSI claim? |
