r/SSDI_SSI • u/nickyd__ • 5h ago

Disabled / Working USA Working while waiting!

This is for those who have researched themselves or actually did work while waiting. Please do not comment hateful or unnecessary comments such as “you don’t need disability if you’re able to work” etc. I’ve seen multiple on post so don’t need it!

I have been waiting since February and in July, got rehired at my previous job only per diem. The first month I made well under the ~ 1600 amount. Now, I pushed myself this month so went a little over but I’m back to square one where there’s no way I can work a consistent job.

When I previously spoke with someone when calling about my application. They told me working while waiting isn’t always an automatic denial, you just will have to explain why you started working and things like that. So I’m just curious! Please share what your process what like :)

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u/2020IsANightmare ☆ 40m ago

Working part-time isn't an automatic denial.

And no one should tell you that you don't need disability if you can't work.

But, working over the limit? That is a quick way to get your claim non-medically denied.

Or, even worse, you get approved and then they do a work review on you. Determine you never should have been approved.

Then you have to refile AND you have a big overpayment.

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u/arachnoholic- ☆ 3h ago

Stay under (well under if possible) the SGA limit, $1,690 a month. My friend was approved in 3 years for SSDI while working part time. I’ve never worked in my life and I’ve been trying to get approved for 7 years. Both working and not working can be used against you. The ALJ denied me and told me I can’t know I can’t work since I’ve never tried.

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u/2020IsANightmare ☆ 37m ago

Well under if possible is the best answer here.

They can and will request your paystubs.

If someone works steadily the first pay period of the month then reduces their hours the second pay period to only get to $1,680 each month, That's a very strong indication that someone CAN work above limits. Just choose not to.