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Great question! When it comes to working while receiving SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sets a federal limit on monthly earnings — this is called "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA).

Here's what to know:

- If you earn $1,260 or more per month, you are likely ineligible for SSDI benefits
- If you earn less Show Full Answer

Great question! When it comes to working while receiving SSDI, the Social Security Administration (SSA) sets a federal limit on monthly earnings — this is called "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA).

Here's what to know:

- If you earn $1,260 or more per month, you are likely ineligible for SSDI benefits
- If you earn less than $1,260 per month, you may still qualify, though your benefit amount could be reduced
- Louisiana follows these federal SSA guidelines, so there isn't a separate state-specific limit for SSDI (unlike SSI, which can vary by state) It's strongly recommended to speak directly with an SSA specialist before starting part-time work. They can walk through exactly how your earnings would affect your specific benefit amount.

One MyEpilepsyTeam member noted: "You would have to talk to the Social Security Administration specialist and find out how many hours you can work without getting fined or losing the Social Security benefits."

This is especially important with epilepsy, where managing stress and workload can also impact seizure control.

 AI-generated responses are not a substitute for medical advice. These services are not intended to diagnose, treat, or cure any condition or disease. Always ask your doctor about specific health concerns.

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