How much can I work while On SSI?

Can u work if you get ssi and social security.and if yes how much can u make every two weeks?

• Answer:

  Wounded Duck is wrong. SSI and Social Security are two different programs. First SSI disability: SSI doesn't count the first $85 you earn per month. Then it counts $1 for every $2 you earn over the $85. Example: You earn $300 a month - $85 = $215. Half of $215 is $107.50. Your SSI benefit will be reduced by $107.50. Now Social Security disability: Any month in which you work and earn $720 is a month in the nine month trial work period (TWP). During this time you are paid your full social security benefit. When the TWP is completed Social Security is supposed to do a work review but they are usually years behind. If you work and earn under $1010 a month your benefits continue. However, if you work and earn $1010 a month or more benefits will end and you will only be entitled to a check for any month in which you don't earn $1010. A medical review will be done if you earn $1010 a month and if it is determined that you are no longer disabled both the SSI and the Social Security disability benefits will terminate. If you work and earn $1010 a month and are overpaid, Social Security will determine that it is your fault that you are overpaid (even if they don't work your file on time) and you will be required to repay it. The law requires that you report all work activity even if it's for only one day.