Working, SGA, and SSDI work incentives
Separate initial work eligibility questions from work after entitlement. Review earnings, hours, reporting, trial work, self-employment, and benefit notices using the current SSA work rules.
SGA and part-time work
Open guideTrial work period
Open guideSelf-employment
Open guideTicket to Work
Open guideWork reporting checklist
Open guideA simple way to start
- Identify the current SSA notice or task.
- Use the narrowest guide, glossary term, scenario, or checklist that matches it.
- Verify current forms, dates, and instructions with the relevant official source.
- Prepare only the records needed for the next step or consultation.