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What Disabled Indiana Residents Should Know About Social Security Disability Income Limits

If you are an Indiana resident who has become disabled because of a serious car accident, work accident, health condition or any other event that would leave you out of work for an unexpected long period of time, you should take the initiative and pursue Social Security disability benefits. Get in touch with a law firm that specializes in Social Security. An Indianapolis, Indiana, attorney can evaluate your case and review your legal rights with you.

Overview of Social Security in Indianapolis, Indiana

The amount of your Social Security disability benefits will depend on:

• how old you were when you became disabled from your job;
• how long you were employed at that job when you became disabled; and
• how long thereafter you worked while disabled.

You should note that you are able to continue to collect Social Security disability even if you are working. There have been laws set in place that provide guidelines for you and the Social Security Administration to monitor your working ability and your collections of Social Security benefits. It all starts with what is known as a trial work period.

The rules behind your trial work period and receiving Social Security can be complex and hard to track. Therefore, you should seek help from a knowledgeable attorney who specifically deals with Social Security in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Your trial work period is based on your ability to work for 9 months within a 60-month period. If you earn $720 one month, that will be counted toward your 9-month trial period. Similarly, if you're self-employed, the months you make $720 (after expenses) or work at least 80 hours for your business, will be considered part of your 9-month trial period.

When you have accumulated 9 months of making at least $720, understand that you will still be able to obtain Social Security disability benefits for 36 more months (3 years) if you do not earn $720 for some months while working. It is important that you notify the Social Security Administration about your work activity and show that you still have a disability during your trial work period.

Considering all the fundamentals of obtaining Social Security, an Indianapolis, Indiana attorney at a law firm that has experience in Social Security cases and understands the laws and rules behind it is highly advised.

A Helping Hand from an Indianapolis Social Security Lawyer

When you have complications with your Social Security disability benefits claim, the help of an Indianapolis Social Security lawyer is crucial to getting the assistance you need. In order to get back on track with your Social Security benefits claim, order a copy of our complimentary book, 8 Mistakes to Avoid When Filing for Social Security Disability Benefits, then contact a Social Security lawyer at the Hensley Legal Group for a no-cost consultation - 1-888-558-0595.

Eight Mistakes to Avoid When Filing For Social Security Benefits

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