Can I Work While Receiving Social Security Disability?

Name: Can I Work While Receiving Social Security Disability? - Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC
Uploaded: 2025-08-29T15:55:19+00:00
Duration: 35 s
Description: Attorney Alli Cooper states that you can work while receiving Social Security benefits, but your income is limited by the substantial gainful activity (SGA) amount, which changes each year.

Posted on Aug 29, 2025 at 3:55pm

TRANSCRIPT:

You can work while you’re receiving Social Security benefits, but there are limitations. Social Security limits how much you can work and how much you can make within a month before you become ineligible for benefits. The amount is called substantial gainful activity or SGA. That amount changes every year. Even if you’re working under those SGA limits, your income can impact your benefit. So, it’s important to talk to an attorney so you know what to expect.

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