Being found disabled by Social Security does not mean you are permanently disabled. From time-to-time Social is likely to check back in on disability beneficiaries after a prescribed time to see if they are still disabled and entitled to benefits. Many times Social Security determines that a claimant is no longer disabled and able to return to work. Facing the prospect of returning to work can be difficult if you’ve been out of work for some time, but Social Security does provide assistance in helping people return to work. Below is more information about how Social Security help disabled people return to work.
When you apply for Social Security or Supplemental Security Income disability benefits, circumstances don’t allow you to work. Social Security however, recognizes many people will be able to work again. When you’re ready to increase your monthly income and gain financial independence, don’t worry about losing health care or cash benefits. Social Security’s Ticket to Work and other work incentives programs will be here to help you.
How does the program work?
The Ticket to Work (Ticket) program is voluntary. Social Security disability beneficiaries, ages 18 through 64, who want to work can receive free employment support services and test their ability to work. Special Social Security rules, called “work incentives,” make it easier to work while you’re still receiving health care and cash benefits. Over time, the goal is to replace cash benefits with earnings.
Contacting Social Security
The most convenient way to contact us anytime, anywhere is to visit www.socialsecurity.gov. There, you can: apply for benefits; open a my Social Security account, which you can use to review your Social Security Statement, verify your earnings, print a benefit verification letter, change your direct deposit information, request a replacement Medicare card, and get a replacement 1099/1042S; obtain valuable information; find publications; get answers to frequently asked questions; and much more.
