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 South Dakota, but then find a job, the Social Security Administration has a program designed to help you return to work. This program is called the Trial Work Period (TWP). Under the TWP, you may receive full SSD benefits, even if you are working. The TWP allows you to test your ability to work for at least nine months during a 60-month period. Any month where your earnings exceed the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) amount is considered a Trial Work Month. In 2021, the SGA amount is $1,310 for non-blind individuals and $2,190 for individuals who are blind. During these nine months, you will be allowed to keep all of your SSD benefits, regardless of how much money you earn. Once the nine months are up, if you continue to work and exceed the SGA amount for any month, your SSD benefits will be suspended for any month in which you exceed the SGA amount. However, if you stop working and your earnings fall below the SGA amount for any month, your SSD benefits will be reinstated the following month. The TWP program allows you to discover if you can return to work without losing your Social Security Disability benefits. It may also make it possible for you to receive supportive services and health coverage assistance. If you are approved for SSD in South Dakota and find a job, the TWP program may help you gain financial security while you assess your ability to work.
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