Hi Larry,
I’m sure you have addressed my question in many different forms before, however I have not found the answer to mine yet. So I will ask away!
I am a 56 year old mom of 3, been disabled for 16 years. My disability is progressively getting worse.
Unfortunately with the economy and area I live in, Plus the fact that I am supporting my children mostly by myself(and my oldest at 23 still lives with me..he has aspergers, Plus a few other things).
My income is $1610 plus $493 (X two, for my 2 children under 18). One who is 17 as we speak.
I came to the conclusion if I were to work a “minimal” part time job. Only taking on about $200-300 gross per month. It wouldn’t affect my disability. And I found a job that is something I can do at my leisure, and basically stand or sit on my bum or whatever works for my disability.
Not needing to work more than 4 hours at a time, a couple times a month.
I Just need a little extra cash for food. Since we can barely survive.
Is this something that is possible for me to do even tho I can never go back to a full time job and will be on disability forever?
Thank you for your help!
Darla

Hi Darla,

Yes, you can generally earn up to the amount that Social Security defines as 'substantial gainful activity' (SGA) without causing any adverse effects to your Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits. In 2018, the SGA guideline is $1180 per month, so the work you describe doesn't sound like it would create any problems (https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10095.pdf).

Best, Jerry