Confused about SGA and Ticket to Work

[zebra111]

What is the name of your state (OR)?

2008 SGA = $940
2008 TTW =$670

I seem to be unable to get my head around when these figures are used and why. I have read the SSA site and googled the terms

Is SGA used when applying for Disability? Or does it have another use?

And Ticket to Work for the rolling 60 month period of which you can earn over $670 for 9 mos and if you do, then not eligible for SSDI?

Can one work an earn just $600/mo and not trigger anything?

I am receiving SSDI as is my daughter, who lives separately with her mother, but my disabilities prevent me from returning to any of the occupations that I have done in the past. Especially full time and regular days. I had to go through so many hoops, that I do not wish to jeopardize my SSDI and Medicare.

But I think that I could do something minimal as I have never been someone who just sits around.

Thanks in advance for your responses. First time poster here, but a poster in other forums since 1997.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[BL]

What is the name of your state (OR)?

2008 SGA = $940
2008 TTW =$670

I seem to be unable to get my head around when these figures are used and why. I have read the SSA site and googled the terms

Is SGA used when applying for Disability? Or does it have another use?

When applying , and upon reviews .
Also you have to report any changes , such as going back to work at any amount .

If you seriously are thinking of working , it would benifit you to go to your local SSA Office and talk and go over this with a Rep. , or if you have a worker assigned talk to them in person .

And Ticket to Work for the rolling 60 month period of which you can earn over $670 for 9 mos and if you do, then not eligible for SSDI?

SSA does not review during TTW period .

About Ticket to Work -- The Work Site -- Social Security Online

Can one work an earn just $600/mo and not trigger anything?

If you just work with receiving SSDI ,

SGA chart $980.00 for 2009 . http://www.ssa.gov/OACT/COLA/sga.html

I wouldn't push it to the Max though .

Also see trial work period .

Also be aware of how working may effect Medicare and other programs you receive .

You should search SSA.gov for how working may effect Medicare .

I am receiving SSDI as is my daughter, who lives separately with her mother, but my disabilities prevent me from returning to any of the occupations that I have done in the past. Especially full time and regular days. I had to go through so many hoops, that I do not wish to jeopardize my SSDI and Medicare.

But I think that I could do something minimal as I have never been someone who just sits around.

You are allowed to .

Thanks in advance for your responses. First time poster here, but a poster in other forums since 1997.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

Others may come along that may know more than I posted .

 

[lya]

The Ticket to Work program is very confusing. One must essentially find an "agent" with whom the TTW is placed. The agency will administer the program. The disabled person must accept job-skill testing and retraining opportunities. While in the TTW program, the usual monthly amount is reduced and the balance is paid through TTW. TTW's portion of the monthly benefit continues for up to five years (if I recall correctly) even if the disabled person returns to full-time employment.

Medicare continues for 96 months after the disabled person successfully completes the trial work period and continues to work. Medicare may continue 'forever' if the disabled person's diagnosis/condition does not change. The disabled person will be responsible for paying the Medicare premiums, quarterly.

SSA allows a trial work period of 9 months during a continuous 60 month period of time. In other words, during five consecutive years, the person may earn as much as possible for a total of 9 months. Once, the 9 months is completed, benefits continue for an additional three months. After that time, the person may work and earn $900 or $901 each month in 2007 and more in each succeeding year. Then, if the disabled person earns over the limit, that month's benefit must be returned to SSA. This can go on for 9 years, at which time if the disabled person earns one cent over the limit, benefits end and the person must reapply as if it is an initial application.

The earning cap of $900 or so is adjusted by routine medications used to control/manage the disabled person's disease/injury. Dental costs are not included in the acceptable medication expenses.

The most important thing to do is to stay in constant contact with your SSA caseworker, even if (you) are told there is no need to do so. Each month's statement of hours worked, paystub, and prescription receipts should be provided to the caseworker; include a mathmatical calculation showing that the gross earnings minus approved expenses do not exceed the earning cap.