IF I OWN MY OWN BUSINESS AND HAVE A DISABLING CONDITION THAT PREVENTS ME FROM TECHNICALLY "DOING WORK" WITHIN MY BUSINESS, AM I ELIGIBLE FOR RECEIVING SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS?

WHAT IF I GET AWARDED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITSBUTAFTERWARDS FIND I AM WELL ENOUGH AND WISH TO RETURN TO WORK?

Yes, if you are getting disability benefits, there are special rules which make it possible for you to continue to receive Social Security disability benefits while getting back to work. You would inquire about social securities work incentives and/or their Ticket to Work program which make it possible for you to work and continue to receive monthly payments.

The trial work period allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months. During this period you receive your full SS benefits regardless of how much you are earning as long as you report your work activity and continue to be disabled. At the end of this trial work period, you have 36 months in which you can continue to work and still receive benefits as long as your earnings are not "substantial." Earnings of $1,000. or more are currently considered substantial.

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