What do you need to KNOW about WORK and Social Security Disability Insurance

There are many trials and tribulations when it comes to a mental illness and getting back into the workforce. Here are somethings you should know about getting back into work.

Federal: Social Security Disability Insurance regarding Work

Medicare

+ Covers 80% percent of cost

Trial Work Period: $940.00 (2021)

+ 9 nonconsecutive TWP

+ Reset after 5 years

+ May earn under $940 plus SSDI amount

https://www.ssa.gov/oact/cola/twp.html

Extended Period Of Eligibility: $1310.00 (2021)

+ 36 consecutive months

+ May earn up to 1310.00 and still get paid SSDI.

+ IMPORTANT NOTE: I say Extended Period of Medical Disability but it is suppose to be Extended Period of Eligibility!

https://www.disabilitysecrets.com/dnewsblog/2010/01/social-security-disability-trial-work.html

State:

Medicaid

+ Covers 20% of costs

+ Refers to Minnesota Only (Must research your state regulations)

+ Spenddown information:

People in household:

1 $1,414 / $16,970 $2,924 / $35,090 does not apply

2 $1,910 / $22,929 $3,950 / $47,410 $3,993 / $47,927

3 $2,407 / $28,887 $4,977 / $59,730 $5,031 / $60,381

https://www.google.com/search?q=mn+ma+income+limits+2021&rlz=1C1AVNG_enUS811US811&sxsrf=ALeKk00mz4mOtza-CKTSAlOTZHgBEFuQqg%3A1623945974870&ei=9nLLYO6sNMyrtQbM7YjoCw&oq=ma+income+limit&gs_lcp=Cgdnd3Mtd2l6EAEYADIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwAzIHCAAQRxCwA1AAWABg2bkKaAFwAngAgAFMiAFMkgEBMZgBAKoBB2d3cy13aXrIAQjAAQE&sclient=gws-wizhttps://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/snbc.jsp

If monthly earnings exceed $65.00 USD - You do not need to pay spenddown.

https://mn.gov/dhs/people-we-serve/people-with-disabilities/health-care/health-care-programs/programs-and-services/ma-epd.jsp

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Call 1-800-273-8255

Available 24 hours everyday

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