How does returning to work – or working for the first time – affect your disability benefits (SSI/SSDI)?

Benefits Counseling and the Path to Employment

If you receive disability benefits (SSI/SSDI) and are considering returning to work – or working for the first time – you’re probably wondering how that income will affect your benefits.  Choosework.ssa.gov has resources that can help you make an informed decision.

Benefits Counseling is a free service offered by many Ticket to Work (Ticket) program service providers to explain how working will affect your federal and state benefits, including:

• SSI and SSDI
• Housing Assistance
• Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)/food stamps
• Healthcare benefits, including Medicare and Medicaid

To learn more, please go to Choosework.ssa.gov