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Social Security Disability Income Limits for a Working New Yorker

There are some cases where you can earn an income and still receive Social Security disability benefits as long as you do not surpass certain income limits. A New York disability lawyer can help you review your income situation and determine your thresholds of earnings to make sure your Social Security disability benefits are protected.

Trial Work Periods and Your Social Security Disability Benefits

When you are on Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) you are able to enter what is known as a trial work period. During this time, you are allowed to attempt to return to working. If you enter the 36-month extended period of eligibility, during this time your income limits are set to no more than $1,000 a month before your Social Security benefits are affected.

As you attempt to determine if you are able to return to a full work schedule your disability-related expenses for work are able to be deducted from your earnings. This deduction may also help you avoid going over the income limits when you subtract things such as assistive travel and special equipment.

Before attempting a trial work period, you should discuss your situation with your New York disability lawyer. You can obtain valuable advice on how the earnings from a trial work period may or may not impact your income limits and create a potential decrease in your Social Security disability benefits.

Reporting Earnings to Evaluate Income Limits

If you are earning any type of income, whether it is from self-employment or working for an employer, you must keep your New York disability lawyer and the Social Security Administration abreast of the situation. Your working situation should never be falsified to prevent benefit reduction, as it could lead to complete termination of your Social Security disability benefits and other legal complications if fraud is discovered.

Alert your New York disability lawyer as soon as any changes are made in your earnings, hours, duties, or employer. Also make sure they are aware of all special accommodations and expenses that your disability makes necessary for you to perform your job. These factors can all impact your income limits and eligibility for Social Security disability benefits.

It is important to also discuss any supplemental income from programs such as your Workers' Compensation payments if your disability was caused by a workplace accident. Inform your New York disability lawyer of all sources of income to make sure that everything is covered in your Social Security disability benefits application.

Contacting a New York Disability Lawyer

Before you file your Social Security disability claim, be sure to take advantage of this free consumer's guide: 5 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing a Social Security Disability Claim. Contact a New York disability lawyer at Decker, Decker, Dito & Internicola for help in building your disability claim - 1-800-976-4904.

Decker Decker Dito & Internicola, LLP the New York Social Security Disability Law Firm.  If you have suffered an injury or illness and unable to work, contact Social Security Disability Lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr., Esq. at 800. 976. 4904.  Mr. Dito is an experienced trial and disability lawyer who represents disabled and injured individuals and their families in getting the benefits that they deserve. Frank is the author of "A Lawyers Guide to Car Insurance", the publisher of the "New York Injury Law Blog" and he is a frequent speaker regarding the recovery of benefits and the preservation of rights resulting from accidents and work place injuries. If you or a family member has a question about disability benefits contact disability lawyer Frank J. Dito, Jr. to discuss your legal rights and how he can assist you in obtaining the benefits you deserve.

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