Find Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) work incentives based on a person's needs.
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MA-EPD
MA coverage for Minnesotans with disabilities who work, pay Medicare and Social Security taxes, and earn more than $65 per month.
Medicare Extended Eligibility
If SSDI stops due to work, Medicare Extended Eligibility provides Medicare for at least 93 months after the Trial Work Period ends as long as the person remains certified disabled.
Trial Work Period
Try out work for 9 months and earn more than $910 per month without losing SSDI payments. Earnings less than $910 per month don't count.
Extended Period of Eligibility
During the 36 months after the Trial Work Period, SSDI is suspended if earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020). If earnings fall below this level, SSDI is restarted.
Unsuccessful Work Attempt
If earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020) but the job is lost due to disability three to six months after starting, SSDI continues.
Expedited Reinstatement of Benefit
If earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020) after the Extended Period of Eligibility, SSDI terminates. If earnings then fall below Substantial Gainful Activity within 60 months, six months of benefits are provided while waiting for a disability determination to reapply for benefits.
Plan for Achieving Self Support
SSDI is increased if the money is used to pay for education, work or self-employment costs.
Impairment-Related Work Expenses
Income used to pay for some disability-related work expenses isn't counted when determining SSDI amount.
Unincurred Business Expenses or Unpaid Help
The value of free help, items or services is subtracted from self-employment earnings. If the result is below Substantial Gainful Activity, the person can keep SSDI.
Ticket to Work
Services and supports to help people go to work.
Subsidy
Social Security can deduct the value of a subsidy or special condition when calculating income.
MA-EPD
MA coverage for Minnesotans with disabilities who work, pay Medicare and Social Security taxes, and earn more than $65 per month.
Medicare Extended Eligibility
If SSDI stops due to work, Medicare Extended Eligibility provides Medicare for at least 93 months after the Trial Work Period ends as long as the person remains certified disabled.
Trial Work Period
Try out work for 9 months and earn more than $910 per month without losing SSDI payments. Earnings less than $910 per month don't count.
Extended Period of Eligibility
During the 36 months after the Trial Work Period, SSDI is suspended if earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020). If earnings fall below this level, SSDI is restarted.
Unsuccessful Work Attempt
If earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020) but the job is lost due to disability three to six months after starting, SSDI continues.
Expedited Reinstatement of Benefit
If earnings are above Substantial Gainful Activity ($1,260 per month in 2020) after the Extended Period of Eligibility, SSDI terminates. If earnings then fall below Substantial Gainful Activity within 60 months, six months of benefits are provided while waiting for a disability determination to reapply for benefits.
Plan for Achieving Self Support
SSDI is increased if the money is used to pay for education, work or self-employment costs.
Impairment-Related Work Expenses
Income used to pay for some disability-related work expenses isn't counted when determining SSDI amount.
Unincurred Business Expenses or Unpaid Help
The value of free help, items or services is subtracted from self-employment earnings. If the result is below Substantial Gainful Activity, the person can keep SSDI.
Ticket to Work
Services and supports to help people go to work.
Subsidy
Social Security can deduct the value of a subsidy or special condition when calculating income.