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MISTAKES YOU MUST AVOID NOW THAT YOU GET SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIILTY

Now that you are getting Social Security Disability Insurance payments (SSDI) there are mistakes you must avoid.  Making these mistakes may jeopardize your continued eligibility for SSDI benefits:

WORKING WHILE ON SSDI is the biggest mistake.  You are receiving SSDI benefits because you are not able to work.  If you return to work you demonstrate that you are indeed able to work and Social Security may terminate your benefits.  As you know, Social Security is constantly reviewing disability payments.  In 2025, you have returned to Substantial Gainful Activity if you work and earn at least $1,620 per month (gross before tax).

FAILING TO CONTINUE MEDICAL TREATMENT.  If you stop going to the doctor or stop following medical advice, it could jeopardize your SSDI benefits in case of a Continuing Disability Review (CDR).  In a review you will be asked to prove that you continue to meet the medical definition of disability.  If you haven't been getting medical treatment, there is simply no evidence to support continuing disability.

WORKING "UNDER THE TABLE."  Even work that is not reported can lead to loss of benefits.  It isn't uncommon for members of the public to notify Social Security that a neighbor, friend or even a relative is working.  This always results in an investigation and if the accusation is found to be true, benefits may be terminated.  Social Security may also ask that any over-payments be returned.  

 It is always best to be honest with Social Security and never try to abuse the system by taking benefits you are not eligible for.

    

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