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Qualifying for Social Security Benefits While Working

Many people mistakenly believe that you cannot work and apply for Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. The law does allow people who are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits to work a few hours each week to supplement their disability income.

Learn the Limits of Hours and Wages

Attorneys at Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt can help you understand the options available to you under the law. Our Social Security Disability insurance attorneys review your proposed work schedule and explain the maximum income you can earn and still qualify for your benefits.

What Working Could Mean to Your Case

If you earn more than $1000 a month, then the Social Security Administration will treat your earnings as “substantial gainful activity.” If you work more than two or three months, many administrative law Judges would determine that you are capable of working and deny your claim based on your ability to work. Every work activity that you engage in should be discussed with your attorney or case manager since this work activity can very well cause you to lose your claim.

Contact Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt Now

Find out if your earnings might be deemed excessive. Protect your Social Security Disability benefits. Contact our Alabama Social Security Disability insurance lawyers today to learn more about how we can help you help yourself.

The law firm of Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt, located in Birmingham, Alabama, represents clients throughout Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Bessemer, Gadsden, Cullman, Jasper, Anniston, Pell City, Decatur, Selma, Florence, Scottsboro and Fort Payne.