Why did I get an extra SSDI payment?

Here are some things that can cause an overpayment: You were no longer disabled but you kept getting SSDI payments. You didn’t report your income to Social Security. You reported your income to Social Security, but they didn’t put the information you gave them into their computer system on time.

Can you get Social Security disability if you go to jail?

When a person is facing incarceration there is a lot going through their mind. If the individual is receiving Social Security Disability benefits, one of the questions they are wondering is whether or not they can keep their disability benefits if they go to jail.

What happens to your Social Security benefits when you become disabled?

Upon reaching full retirement age, the retirement benefit amount will still be reduced based on the number of months you received early retirement benefits. If your disability began after you reached full retirement age, then becoming disabled does not make you eligible for any additional benefits from Social Security.

Can a spouse of a disabled person receive Social Security?

Generally speaking, an eligible spouse of a person receiving Social Security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits can receive up to 50% of the disabled person’s benefit and each eligible child can receive up to 50% as well. However, there is a family maximum of between 150-180% of the disabled person’s benefit.

Can a person receive Social Security and disability at the same time?

Social Security disability benefits automatically change to retirement benefits when disability beneficiaries become full retirement age. The law does not allow a person to receive both retirement and disability benefits on one earnings record at the same time. Give us Feedback.

What happens when you receive Social Security disability?

If you’re receiving Social Security disability benefits, your disability benefits automatically convert to retirement benefits, but the amount remains the same. If you also receive a reduced widow(er)’s benefit, be sure to contact Social Security when you reach full retirement age, so that we can make any necessary adjustment in your benefits.

Can you file for disability if you already receive Social Security?

You are correct. If you are already receiving Social Security and you are past the age of 66, you are not able to file for disability.

What happens if you get a disability check?

As above, if your disability application is approved, you will get a higher benefit (though not necessarily your full retirement benefit) and a retroactive payment. But this is a risky strategy: Disability claims have a high standard of proof and are often rejected, in which case you’ll be stuck with the reduced retirement benefit for life.