How much money can I make and draw Social Security disability? To be eligible for Social Security disability benefits, you’ll need to make $1,220 or less per month in 2019. If you’re blind, the limit is $2,040. This amount is known as “substantial gainful activity,” and is adjusted each year. How many hours can I […]

Is SSDI considered permanent disability? Note that while permanent disability is not required to receive benefits, total disability is. Social Security disability insurance ( SSDI ) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are “all or nothing” systems. What is residual functional capacity in Social Security? (a) General—(1) Residual functional capacity assessment. Your impairment(s), and any related […]

Does Social Security disability get cost of living increases? Social Security and Supplemental Security Income ( SSI ) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020. Read more about the Social Security Cost-of-Living adjustment for 2020. The maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase […]

What does it mean when SSDI says a medical decision has been made? It means you were approved. The non- medical is just an SSI financial review. For hearings, there is one extra step. After the judge, makes a decision , the judge will send the decision to some people called decision writers. What happens […]

Does Social Security disability pay more than regular Social Security? When Does Disability Pay More than Social Security ? Your PIA is the amount you’d receive if you were to qualify for disability benefits . It’s not that simple with Social Security benefits , however. This means that between 62 and your FRA, your disability […]