You can try a return to work over a "Trial Work Period" without affecting your Disability benefits. You'll need to report your work activity.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or “Disability” provides monthly payments to people who have a condition that affects their ability to work.

If you get disability benefits and are working or want to work, Social Security has good news for you. Our work incentives, including the Ticket to Work program, can help.

This disability planner page explains how you qualify for benefits if you become disabled.

If we find that you can do your past work as it is generally done in the national economy, we'll decide you do not have a disability. (We use reliable sources of occupational information, such …

Welcome to the Ticket to Work Program! Social Security's Ticket to Work (Ticket) Program supports career development for people ages 18 through 64 who receive Social Security …

You may be eligible for Disability if your condition affects your ability to work, or will result in death. You also need enough recent work history.

Apr 21, 2025 · Although primary responsibility for development of work activity that affects the potential onset date (POD) lies with the field office (FO), the Disability Determination Services …

Use this space to tell us more about changes in your work activity due to your disability, or due to the removal of special conditions that allowed you to work.

The Disability Starter Kit will help you get ready for your disability interview or online application. Kits are available for adults and for children under age 18.