Can you be over the Social Security earnings limit?Yes, you can be over the Social Security SGA limit if special considerations are being made. If this is the case, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. What are "special considerations"? The determination of whether or not you are working and earning more than the allowable limit for monthly gross earned income (which will disqualify you from receiving disability benefits) can be affected by special considerations that you get from your that allow you to perform your job. Special considerations exist when an employer is making an active effort to give a person help in staying on the job and examples might be less production requirements, more breaks, more sick time, and so forth. If you get special considerations, it basically means your work may not be worth the amount you are actually paid, which means that you may be to keep receiving disability benefits even though you are exceeding the SGA (substantial gainful activity) earnings limit for Social Security. If you claim that your employer is giving special considerations, Social Security would verify your alleged special considerations or subsidy with your employer. They may call your employer or mail them a subsidy questionnaire to complete. This questionnaire allows your employer to address special considerations and the worth of the work you are performing for them. Depending on their answers, your disability claim may be sent for a medical disability determination or it may be denied for the performance of SGA. 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: How to file for disability in Florida Stroke and filing for disability Social Security Disability, Do Not Take Medication Or Go To Doctor Does Social Security Disability Come With Medicaid Benefits? Applying for Disability or SSI - How long does it take How to file for disability in Rhode Island Fibromyalgia, Pain, and Exercise Applying for disability with Sjogren's Syndrome Hidradenitis Suppurativa found in Women between puberty and 40 Qualifying for disability and the sets of criteria Why does Social Security deny so many disability cases? What do you have to do to get disability? Dire Need and Getting a Social Security Disability or SSI Case Speeded Up Applying for disability with bipolar How to file for disability in Ohio |
