
Working part-time in 2024 does not automatically end your U.S. disability benefits under SSDI or SSI. Programs like the Trial Work Period and SGA rules allow you to try working while keeping benefits. However, earning above the SGA limit (about $1,550 per month for non-blind individuals) can stop SSDI payments, and SSI has tighter income limits, so reporting all work to the SSA is essential.

Under the Trial Work Period, you can work and still collect full Disability payments for a minimum of nine months. For 2024, any month with pre-tax earnings above $1,550 qualifies as a trial month. These months may be spread out over a rolling five-year period, and there is no restriction on how much you can earn during the nine qualifying months.

Are you asking about your disability payments? If you’re receiving Social disability benefits in the U.S., you should contact the Social Security Administration to understand the rules. The same guidance applies if you receive other disability benefits, like state-level programs, since income limits often apply and can affect your payments.


