Resources

A person can work while receiving Social Security Retirement (SSR) benefits. Earnings will only reduce the SSR benefits until the person reaches “full retirement age.” This document explains how benefits are affected before retirement age, in the year of retirement age, and after retirement age, as well as additional benefits of working while receiving SSR.

Our Western NY Work Incentives Planning and Assistance Project (WIPA) is funded by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and provides free benefits advisement services to beneficiaries who are either working (full-time or part-time) or interested in going to work. This document reviews benefits available, as well as contact information for advisors, assistance, and more information about your benefits.

This document reviews the substantial gainful activity rule for SSDI’s trial work period, extended period of eligibility, and expedited reinstatement rules.

This document explains the 2025 changes to social security and SSI, with regard to the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) rule, Trial Work Period (TWP), Student earned income, and section 1619(b).

This document gives an overview of PASS, a special SSI rule that allows an individual to exclude, or not count income or resources that are used to support a work goal.

This document discusses continuing disability reviews, including standards and what to expect.

This document lists impairment-related work expenses that can be deducted. These medically-related items/services allow a person to work and reduce countable earnings and income, which can affect your benefit amounts.

A Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiary is entitled to Medicare coverage after 24 months of SSDI eligibility. This document explains provisions and savings programs available.

Blind work expenses are an SSI Earned Income Exclusion. Learn about the rules and most common expenses.

Benefits advisement services are provided to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or SSI beneficiaries if they are working or planning to go to work. Advisers are available to assist beneficiaries in understanding Social Security Administration (SSA) rules and navigating SSA‘s intricate system. This document describes how the benefits advisement services for NYS Commission for the Blind Consumers can help.