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Does PTO Short Term Disability Count As Earnings?

Does pto time bonus short term disability count as earnings on my social security I am 64



Hi. I'd need more details to give you a definite answer, but if what you're talking about is short-term disability insurance that's paid by an insurance company then it would not count as earnings for Social Security earnings test purposes. However, if what you are referring to is the equivalent of sick or vacation pay that is paid by your employer, then it would count as earnings for earnings test purposes (https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms.nsf/lnx/0302505240).

Best, Jerry

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July 7, 2022