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Understanding the Trial Work Period

Understanding the Trial Work Period. Prepared by Employment Options, Inc. How much can I earn during my trial work period?. In 2010, you can make up to $720 a month without it counting against your trial work period. .

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Understanding the Trial Work Period

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  1. Understanding the Trial Work Period Prepared by Employment Options, Inc.

  2. How much can I earn during my trial work period?

  3. In 2010, you can make up to $720 a month without it counting against your trial work period.

  4. If I earn eight dollars an hour and work ten hours a week, will this count against my trial work period? Yes No

  5. No 8 hours x 10 dollars = 80 dollars weekly 80 dollars x 4.3 weeks = 344 dollars LESS THAN 720 DOLLARS A MONTH DOES NOT COUNT DURING YOUR TRIAL WORK PERIOD

  6. If I earn twelve dollars an hour and work twenty-five hours a week, will this count against my trial work period? Yes No

  7. Yes 12 hours x 25 dollars = 300 dollars weekly 300 dollars x 4.3 weeks = 1290 dollars MORE THAN 720 DOLLARS A MONTH COUNTS DURING YOUR TRIAL WORK PERIOD

  8. If I earn twelve dollars an hour and work ten hours a week, will this count against my trial work period? Yes No

  9. No 12 hours x 10 dollars = 120 dollars weekly 120 dollars x 4.3 weeks = 516 dollars LESS THAN 720 DOLLARS A MONTH DOES NOT COUNT DURING YOUR TRIAL WORK PERIOD

  10. If I earn ten dollars an hour and work eighteen hours a week, will this count against my trial work period? Yes No

  11. Yes 18 hours x 10 dollars = 180 dollars weekly 180 dollars x 4.3 weeks = 774 dollars YES, MORE THAN 720 DOLLARS A MONTH COUNTS DURING YOUR TRIAL WORK PERIOD

  12. The amount that you can earn during your Trial Work Period changes every year.

  13. Test your Knowledge – How Many Months of Joe’s Trial Work Period (TWP) did he use up in 2009?

  14. If you make as much money as you possibly can during the Trial Work Period, your earnings might look like this

  15. Which would you rather earn? $727 a month x 12 months = $8,724 SSDI Yearly Income $1700 a month x12 months = $20,400 Current Yearly income

  16. Test your Knowledge now– How Many Months of Linda’s Trial Work Period (TWP) has she used up?

  17. Understanding how your SSDI Cash Benefits are affected after your Trial Work Period has ended Prepared by Employment Options, Inc.

  18. After your trial work period is up you will continue to receive SSDI cash benefits as long as your earnings are under $1000 (2010)

  19. The most that you can earn without losing your SSDI cash benefits is different from the amount that counts towards your Trial Work period.

  20. It is a little confusing Once you have completed your Trial Work period, you can earn under $1000.00 a month as long as you want without losing your SSDI cash benefits FY 2010

  21. DOES IT MAKE SENSE TO WORK AFTER YOUR TRIAL WORK PERIOD IS OVER? If you are able to work and continue working you will earn more money and be happier. There is absolutely no risk of losing your disability status if you continue working AND keep your ticket assigned to an employment network.

  22. After you have completed your nine month trial work period, you will have a three year period of extended eligibility which means that if you stop working or earn less than Social Security earning limits aka Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) during those 36 months, for any reason, all you have to do is contact your Social Security Representative and your cash benefits will start right back up.

  23. If you are unable to work for any reason during your extended period of eligibility, let your Social Security representative and My Employment Options counselor know and your payments will start right back up. Your SSDI cash benefits will be reinstated if you are unable to work or even if you just prefer not to work as long as you are in your three year period of extended eligibility.

  24. Test your Knowledge –Melody has used up her trial work period. Will Melody still be eligible for SSDI cash benefits? (2010)

  25. WILL I RECEIVE CASH BENEFITS FOR THE MONTHS THAT I EARNED OVER $1000 IN 2010? YES, if you have not used up your 9 month trial work program and NO, if you have used up your trial work program. You are not penalized for working if you worked and earned under $1000 in 2010 and any year prior.

  26. What if Social Security makes a mistake and stops my benefits? As long as you stay in touch with Employment Options and we know about your current and previous work activity, we will be able to track your trial work period, advise you and advocate on your behalf. We do understand this Social Security benefits program and know how to help you.

  27. It can be very confusing understanding your trial work status and cash benefits. We are here to help. Call Teresa at 727-368-7798 or e-mail her at eotnier@gmail.com or call Daniel Kelsey at 1-800-441-3114 ext. 793.

  28. Prepared by Employment Options, Inc. 800-441-3114

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