By rachel hartman contributor feb.
Can i file for social security disability while still working.
However there are certain restrictions on how.
When you do it could mean a higher benefit for you and your family.
Social security however will ultimately be the one to decide on what date you became disabled and unable to work.
The social security administration is happy to let you keep working and still draw social security benefits but there are some rules that can apply if you retire earlier than your full retirement.
You can apply for disability on the same day you quit your job due to your medical condition.
So if you re still working or you ve found a job that you may be able to perform while disabled you can still work while applying for disability.
You can work while you receive social security retirement or survivors benefits.
The short answer is yes you can apply for disability while working.
However you need to be earning under a certain amount and the social security administration ssa may look at the number of hours you are working as well as the type of work being performed to ascertain whether you could be working full time.
Receiving benefits while working.
Working while receiving social security disability understand how job opportunities can impact your disability benefits.
Oh and you don t have to have not worked for any length of time.