4 Things Social Security Disability Recipients Should Not Do

I am in hope that these 4 things not do will help you understand what to do to keep your
Social Security Disability Benefits

1. Plan your next move
2. Don't stop Doctoring
3. Do not earn over the allowed amount
4. Don't be like Doris

[shirleyg]

Sad thing is a person who is elderly or on disability receive so little its not even enough for rent and the basics they have to depend on family if they dont have someone to lean on they end up homeless

[jonburrows]

Everybody says find something to do, but if you're in the pain that I most of the time am in, you can't do anything.

[CF-Warrior]

The number 1 suggestion is critically important! Especially if you suffer from depression and anxiety! Keep moving or you will most likely lose yourself...My best to everyone!

[moniquefleming]

I've been on a military disability for 5 years. I actually quit drinking, started hiking daily, joined art classes, etc. My medical is covered by VA, and I use it. Retirement was a blessing.

[lindayoung]

I've been calling church outreach programs and community centers. Keeping as much on physical activity as possible is important. Sometimes just brush your teeth in order to be doing something, plus this is keeping up your personal care

[BobbyTB]

I have been on disability for 10 years and my body is breaking down even more

[tallchk]

But it's difficult planning my next move, my depression is treatment resistant. I don't even want to be alive, let alone think of my next move. And WE'RE POOR! SSI SSDI most of us are poor, and the poor never win in this life.

[tjranumable]

I love the first one. I went abruptly on SSDI 5 years ago at the young age of 30. With a decent SSDI monthly check and a small monthly passive income it almost seemed like paradise! I sat around, drank a six-pack of beer every night and lounged in front the the tely . Within a matter of months I was going crazy. Once on disability, it is so important to keep socializing and finding something to do. The longer you wait, the longer it is to pull your head out of the muck. Like you mentioned....volunteering is big. That is what I do in order to not feel like an unproductive member of society and it is great for socializing.

[kerryfrance]

I am on SSDI but I pay my bills before having a drink i don't think its anyone's business if people have a drink

[natalie]

In any event, who can afford housing on 700$ a month on SsDI or 1300$ with a small job.
Everyone is either in a shelter or a tent

[duaneross]

I started down a long road, just like what you say. I'm good now, got 3 or 4 hobbies. Stay really busy. I had some medical bills as well, I signed up for financial help they covered all I owed. Got lucky.

[catherine]

I am in a really bad spot. I was in subsidize housing, I am on disability and I got arrested and was kicked out of my subsidize housing and there is I’m having a heckuva time finding place to live. I lost everything I lost my apartment. Oh my things I lost my dog I lost everything and now I’m homeless. Period in Montana where it’s a very cold, so yeah, my life is shit.

[god]

The DISGUSTING thing about our system is.... we expect people to get off their lazy butt and disability and get a job, but the muffin system is DESIGNED such way the MOMENT you get a job they penalize you and you lose your benefits. The irony is that job probably will only cover 25% of your monthly expenditure. And people have the nerve and galls to blame us.

[jeanieolahful]

I’m stuck dealing with a bad injury, but I agree, do something! Sit out side, go shopping (with help and wheelchair), take an online class, FaceTime friends, have visitors!

[DaisyRose]

I've been on SSDI for 11 years and 2 years after getting my SSDI I went back to work work did the 9 month trial of working.. after that 9month trial ended I went over my sga for almost 2 years they wrote me a letter threaten to cut benefits but instead of that I had to pay back 8, 000 dollars they said they would take it out my benefits or not receive my checks for a whole year so I agreed to monthly payments of 200 a month for about 3 years and as long as I don't go over my sga and keep my doctor appointments as the lady that help me apply told me to do I can continue to get benefits..

[THEROXNC]

I was born with disability. It's hard to get a good job

[altamujer]

Thank you so much. As you and those of us on ssdi very well know that if you have decided to attempt to earn extra income it is imperative that you find out what type of positions and amounts of income you are allotted to participate in earn. Social Security is like a dog with a bone; similar to the IRS they will hound you if you defy their rules. Been there, done that and didn't even actually work.😥

[paulw]

Concise and helpful! Like the part about statying busy - man it's easy to start vegging out...

[markrunyon]

Great video, I"ve been on full disability since 2019, learned everything you mentioned from my own research and experience.Completely agree with your points.

[startrekfangirl]

I don't take medicine anymore and I should be able to say no. I do continue therapy because I do feel I need that. But I feel the side effects of the antidepressants damaged my mind and my digestive system. Plus never once have I felt my depression relieved from medication.