Can you collect disability if you work PT?

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Re: Can you collect disability if you work PT?

I don't think so- isn't the point of disabilty b/c you are disabled and can't work?

Re: Can you collect disability if you work PT?

yes you can - it depends on how much you work and what kind of job you are doing (like, if you used to be a construction worker and now you answer phones for an hour or two a day, i think you would qualify).

i know several people that work and collect disability - they aren't making their full potential because of their disability, that's what qualifies them to receive benefits.

Re: Can you collect disability if you work PT?

I was wrong...here is your answer:

Q: What if I work part-time?

A: If you work less than four days and earn $405 or less in a week, you may receive partial benefits. Each day or partial day of work will reduce your benefit rate by one-quarter. If you are unable to work, your benefits are determined on the same basis. Receiving partial benefits extends the length of time you may collect benefits until you reach the maximum or your benefit year ends, whichever comes first. If you earn over $405 in any week, regardless of the number of days worked, no benefits can be paid for that week.

Each day or part of a day of work will result in a payment of a partial benefit as follows:

1 day of work = 3/4 of your full rate

2 days of work = 1/2 of your full rate

3 days of work = 1/4 of your full rate

4 days of work = No benefits due


If you work while receiving benefits and do not report that employment, even if it is part-time work, you may be committing fraud. You must report all full-time and part-time employment to the Labor Department or you risk criminal penalties.

Source:
NYS Dept. of Labor

Message edited 5/14/2008 4:12:47 PM.

Re: Can you collect disability if you work PT?

I'm sorry. I should clarify. I mean that say I get PG and go out because of a c-section but prior I worked 2 jobs PT. Can I collect then?