Tag Archives: Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)

What is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt?

Posted on June 8, 2009 by Tomasz Stasiuk

I previously wrote about the various exceptions which may allow you to keep your Social Security disability benefits even if you return to work. The most common of these is an Unsuccessful Work Attempt (UWA).  If you work for 6 months or … Continue reading →

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Trial work period and Social Security disability benefits

Posted on December 10, 2008 by Tomasz Stasiuk

Social Security encourages you to try to go back to work to see if you can do it. A Trial Work Period (TWP) lets you work and still be considered disabled by Social Security. A beneficiary receiving Social Security disability benefits may … Continue reading →

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