What is the SSA’s Work Incentive Program?
What Is the Work Incentive Program / Trial Work Period?
The work incentive program, also referred to as the “trial work period,” is designed to allow people who are eligible for SSDI to test various work skills and abilities based on their disability, with the hope of re-entering the workforce as their medical conditions are improving. For nine months under this program, you can be paid full SSDI benefits regardless of the amount of money you earn from your work.
Other Benefits & Qualifying FAQs:
- How Does The SSA Determine Disability?
- When Do Disability Insurance Benefits Start?
- How Much Will I Get Every Month?
- Once Approved, Do Benefits Ever Stop?
- Can Spouses or Children Get Disability Benefits?
- Can I Still Work and Receive Disability Benefits?
- Do I need to be a U.S. Citizen/Taxpayer to Receive Benefits?
- What is the Social Security “Red Book”?
- What’s the Difference Between Back Pay and Retroactive Benefits?
- Do I Need an Advocate?
- How Do Advocates Like Citizens Disability Help Me?
Linda Cosme formerly served as a Member of the Appeals Council (AC) for the Social Security Administration (SSA), and Program Expert for the Social Security Administration and Disability Quality Branch (DQB). Ms. Cosme also served as a Quality Assurance (QA) Reviewer, Initial Disability Examiner, Reconsideration Disability Examiner, and Continuing Disability Examiner (CDR) for the Disability Determination Services (DDS). She is admitted to practice law in Arizona, Georgia, and the United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.
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