Here's one of the easiest and most effective ways to support individuals who work a job and also receive SSI or SSDI benefits. Emphasize to them the importance of reporting their income to Social Security each month. Simply reminding individuals that income from employment should be reported each month and offering them assistance, when needed, can help minimize the chance of overpayment of benefits, as well as required paybacks to Social Security.
Editor's note: Steve Shober, BS, LSW, is a supported employment consultant and trainer at the Center for Evidence-Based Practices who has an expertise in benefits planning. Here is a related Benefits Planning e-Consult from Steve (click here).
