What happens if I am approved for Social Security Disability but find a job?
If you are approved for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits in Florida, you can still work if the job you find is within certain limits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has a program called the "Ticket to Work" that allows you to keep your SSD benefits while working. This program is designed to help you find employment and meet your financial needs. If you do find employment that falls within the limits of the "Ticket to Work" program, you will not lose your SSD benefits. The SSA will keep track of any earnings you make to ensure that you are not earning above a certain amount that would disqualify you from receiving SSD benefits. If you do make more than the maximum allowed amount, your SSD benefit amount will be reduced. If your earnings exceed the "Substantial Gainful Activity" amount, which is an amount determined by the SSA, your benefits will be stopped entirely. The SSA has established a Trial Work Period program. This program allows you to keep your benefits even if you exceed the Substantial Gainful Activity amount for up to nine months. After this period, you will have to decide if you want to continue receiving SSD benefits or not. In general, if you find employment and it is within the parameters of the Ticket to Work or Trial Work Period programs, you can keep your SSD benefits. It is important to be aware of the earnings limits in order to not risk losing your benefits.
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