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August 9, 2017
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Is A Person's SSDI Benefit Rate Counted In Determining SGA?
Hello. I've been searching for an answer to clarify a question I have about Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA).
As of 2017 the SSA sets SGA as earning more than $1,170/month. Do SSDI payments count towards the SGA amount?
For example: A person receives $801/month from SSDI. [SGA subtract SSDI] --> 1,170 (-) 801 = $369. Does this mean that the most this person can earn is up to $369 a month without becoming ineligible for SSDI and hitting the SGA limit.
Or am I wrong and SGA does not include SSDI payments in the calculation, leaving a person able to earn more than $369/month working?
Hi,
Only a person's earnings count when determining whether or not they are performing substantial gainful activity (SGA). Their disability benefit amount isn't considered in the determination.
Best, Jerry