If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in Minnesota, you may wonder if you can still work without losing your benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) has specific rules that allow limited work while continuing to receive SSDI.
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The Trial Work Period (TWP)
- SSDI recipients in Minnesota can test their ability to work through a Trial Work Period (TWP).
- During this period, you may work and earn income for up to 9 months (within a 60-month rolling window).
- In 2025, any month you earn over $1,110 counts as a trial work month.
Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE)
- After the TWP, you enter a 36-month Extended Period of Eligibility (EPE).
- During this time, you can still receive SSDI for months when your earnings fall below the Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) limit.
- In 2025, the SGA amount is $1,550 per month (or $2,590 if you are blind).
Reporting Requirements
- You must report any work activity, income changes, or medical improvements to the SSA.
- Failing to report could result in overpayment, which you may have to pay back.
Minnesota Work Incentives
- Minnesota residents may qualify for additional state work incentive programs, such as vocational rehabilitation services.
- These programs can help you return to the workforce while protecting your disability benefits.
How Hogan Smith Can Help
Balancing work with SSDI benefits in Minnesota can be complicated. Hogan Smith can:
- Explain how trial work periods and income limits affect your benefits.
- Help you report your work activity properly to avoid penalties.
- Advise you on state and federal work incentive programs.
Contact Hogan Smith Today
If you want to work while on SSDI in Minnesota, don’t risk losing your benefits. Contact Hogan Smith for a free consultation and let us guide you through the rules so you can work with confidence.
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