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Tag Archives: Subsidy
I earn too much for Social Security disability benefits, what can I do?
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits you have to show that your disability prevents you from being able to work. In Social Security’s words, you have to show that you are unable to engage in a substantial gainful activity (SGA). SGA translates … Continue reading
Is sheltered work or subsidized work a substantial gainful activity (SGA)?
To qualify for Social Security disability benefits you have to show that your disabilities prevent you from being able to work. In general, you have to show that you are unable to perform a substantial gainful activity (SGA). However, there are exceptions to this general rule, … Continue reading
How Social Security reviews cases: the 5 step sequential evaluation process
I have written about how Social Security defines disability, work, and a substantial gainful activity. But, how does Social Security really evaluate a case? Social Security reviews cases using the five-step sequential evaluation process to decide is a person is … Continue reading
Can I work and still receive Social Security disability or SSI benefits?
Updated 06/05/09. Can a person work and still receive Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits? The answer is a qualified “yes.” Social Security wants people to try to go back to work. But, the regulations surrounding keeping … Continue reading
What if I am earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity amount?
A number of people responded to my prior post about “substantial gainful activity” amounts. To briefly review: the general rule is that you cannot earn more than the substantial gainful activity amounts to be found disabled. What do I do … Continue reading
