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Working while on SS Disability - Social Security Administration
About 12 million American’s rely on Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits to sustain them during their period of disability. Those SSDI benefits are typically small, but did you know that it is possible to supplement your SSDI benefits by working? Of course, your work would normally be part time and limited due to you disability, but working while on SS disability is something that many seek.
To assist with that topic, the Social Security Administration publishes its “Red Book,” which serves as a reference source for employment-related provisions of the SSDI and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) programs for educators, advocates, rehabilitation professionals, and counselors who serve people with disabilities. To learn all you need to know about working while collecting SSDI (or SSI) benefits, access this SSA link, which provides a link to the Red Book, and also provides important updates for 2026.
Social Security is a complex topic. If you’re unsure about how these basics apply to you, or if you have any questions about your individual situation under Social Security or enrollment in Medicare, note that the AMAC Foundation provides a free-to-the-public advisory service to help Americans navigate the complexities of these programs. All questions are answered quickly, at no charge. Learn more about it here…