The most common reason for someone’s Social Security Disability (SSDI) benefits to stop is because they have returned to work. While in some cases it’s possible to work while continuing to receive SSDI payments, there are specific rules you need to follow.

Can disability payments be stopped?

Social Security disability benefits are rarely terminated due to medical improvement, but SSI recipients can lose their benefits if they have too much income or assets. Although it is rare, there are circumstances under which the Social Security Administration (SSA) can end a person’s disability benefits.

Does disability allowance get reviewed?

Your Disability Allowance claim can be subject to medical review by the Department of Social Protection (DSP) during the course of your claim.

Can you get disability insurance on its own?

You can get the disability premium on its own. You might get the severe or enhanced disability premium as well if you’re eligible for them. If you get income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) you cannot get the disability premium, but you may still qualify for the severe and enhanced premiums.

Can a carer get the severe disability premium?

You cannot get the severe disability premium if someone is getting Carer’s Allowance or the carers element of Universal Credit for looking after you. You’ll get the higher amount of severe disability premium if both you and your partner are eligible. You can get the lower amount if:

Do you have to be blind to get disability premium?

You or your partner must be under pension credit age and either registered blind or getting: If you do not qualify, you may still get the premium if you’ve been unable to work for at least a year. You must get the disability premium or income-related ESA, and one of the following qualifying benefits:

Can a civil partner apply for Disability Allowance?

If you or your spouse, civil partner or cohabitant qualifies for Disability Allowance and the other is getting another social welfare payment, you will each get the weekly personal rate of your respective payment. You can get an application form for Disability Allowance (pdf) from the Disability Allowance Section – see ‘Where to apply’ below.