How will my income affect my disability benefits?
In North Carolina, your income can affect the amount of disability benefits you receive. If you are receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, you are required to comply with the federal government’s rules for disability planning. The Social Security Administration (SSA) determines disability benefits based upon your earned income. To be eligible for SSDI, you must have a sufficient amount of credits earned through work, and must be limited in what you can do due to a physical or mental impairment. Your income when applying must not be above a certain limit; if your earned income is above the limit set by the SSA, you are generally not eligible to receive SSDI. If you are receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI), your income will affect the amount of benefits you are eligible to receive. SSI is a type of income assistance offered to those who are disabled, elderly, or blind. The amount of money received by a person with SSI will depend on their income. If a person has too much income, they may not be eligible to receive SSI benefits. It is important to be aware of how your income affects your ability to receive disability benefits in North Carolina. If you are unsure of the requirements or have questions, it is best to contact the Social Security Administration for more information.
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