SSDI Earnings-Tracking Record
 

 


Now read the case example again to get a better understanding. This time, follow Pamela's earnings on the tracking worksheet below. Download a blank version of the SSDI Earnings-Tracking Record to complete when you start working.

 
  JAN FEB MAR APR MAY JUN JUL AUG SEP OCT NOV DEC
1991                        
1992                        
1993                        
1994                        
1995                        
1996                   $875
TWP		 $875
TWP		 $875
TWP
1997 $875
TWP		 $875
TWP		 $875
TWP		 $875
TWP		 $875
TWP		 $875
CESS		 $875
GRCE		 $875
GRCE		 $875
NOCK		 $875
NOCK		 $875
CHK		 $875
CHK
1998 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $675
CHK		 $875
TWP		 $875
NOCK		 $675
CHK
1999 $675
CHK		 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855 $855
NO CHECK (Medicare continues for 93 months after TWP)
2000                        

TWP = Trial Work Period - nine months of work above minimum earnings level/month
EPE = Extended Period of Eligibility - EPE begins the month after the TWP ends. 
EPE ends 36 months later
CESS = Cessation Month - The first month over SGA after the TWP ends
GRCE = Two months immediately following the Cessation Month

CHK = SSDI Check                NOCK= No SSDI Check

From "The Guide: Social Security Benefits and Work Incentives", 4th Ed. 1977.  

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Checklist-Working While on SSDI
 

 

If you are working or you want to go to work, knowing what your current benefits are and understanding SSDI work incentives will help you make informed decisions about your benefits. Review the following checklist, and if you have any questions talk with your case manager or Social Security representative.

Download the Checklist-Working While on SSDI.

 

 
SSA Representative:  ______________________________
Phone Number:  __________________________________
Date last called:  __________________________________

Have you written or spoken with your representative about your plans for employment?




Do you understand?
 
Yes

 No
Trial Work Period (TWP)?
Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)?
Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)?
Grace Period?
Continued Medicare Coverage?
Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWE)?
Continuing Eligibility Review?
What happens if you get sick or lose your job?
What options are available to you when SSDI ends?
  What questions do you need to have answered?
 
 
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