Question: My father collects disability benefits, but he is interested in trying working again. Is there a program that helps disabled people find work while they’re collecting Social Security disability benefits? Answer:…

Question: A few months after I started receiving my Social Security retirement benefit, my former employer offered to take me back. It’s a great offer. Can I withdraw my retirement claim and…

Question: I have been collecting disability benefits for a few years, but I’m getting healthy enough to work again. Can I return to work while getting Social Security disability benefits? Answer: Yes,…

Question: I served in the military, and I’ll receive a military pension when I retire. Will that affect my Social Security benefits? Answer: You can get both Social Security retirement benefits and…

Question: Will my disability benefits be reduced if I get workers’ compensation or other public disability benefits? Answer: If you get either workers’ compensation or public disability benefit payments, we may reduce…

Question: How far in advance should i apply for social security retirement benefits? Answer: You should apply three months before you want your benefits to start. Even if you aren’t ready to…

Question: If I retire and start getting Social Security retirement benefits at age 62, will my Medicare coverage begin then too? Answer: No. Medicare benefits based on retirement do not begin until…

Question: As it pertains to Disability, what is substantial gainful activity? Answer: We use the term “substantial gainful activity,” or “SGA,” to describe a level of work activity and earnings. Work is…

by Davida Smith-Reed Now that it is March, your annual tax filing deadline is fast approaching. If you receive Social Security benefits, one of the documents you need to file your federal…

Question:  My husband and I are both entitled to our own Social Security benefits. Will our combined benefits be reduced because we are married? Answer: No. When each member of a married…