How do I report earnings? You may call us at 1-800-772-1213. Or you may call, visit, or write your local Social Security office. Social Security also offers a toll-free automated wage reporting telephone system and a mobile wage reporting application.

What happens if you don’t report income to SSDI?

If you do not report a change to the SSA immediately, you can be penalized by losing money from your monthly payments. This amount can range from $25 to $100. If the SSA finds out that you purposefully provided the agency with false information, your benefits will be completely stopped for six months.

How do I report changes to SSDI?

You can report your change online at or by calling toll free at 1-800-772-1213. If you’re deaf or hearing-impaired call TTY 1-800-325-0778. Mail the information to your local Social Security office or in person if you prefer.

Do I have to report all income to SSDI?

If you receive both SSI and SSDI, you need to report your earnings to both your claims representatives at Social Security. When reporting wage changes to Social Security, make sure you report all of your gross income. Also tell them about any Impairment Related Work Expenses (IRWEs) or wage subsidies you get.

Does SSDI look at income?

SSDI is not “needs based.” A person’s assets or other income have no effect on eligibility for receipt of SSDI benefits, and making gifts doesn’t affect a person’s eligibility.

How does marriage affect SSDI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) To receive SSDI, you have to fit the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) definition of disability, but you can be unmarried or married. Getting married won’t ever effect SSDI benefits that you collect based on your own disability and your own earnings record.

Is SSDI earned or unearned income?

Unearned income is money that comes to you not as a result of employment. Examples of unearned income are: Social Security disability benefits.

When to report income and changes for Social Security disability?

Reporting Income and Changes for Social Security Disability The changes you need to report depend on whether you receive SSDI or SSI, but you always need to report when your condition improves and when you go back to work. Changes You Must Report if You Are Receiving SSDI

Where can I report my SSI income online?

If you receive SSI benefits, you may continue reporting your wages through Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Mobile Wage Reporting, SSI Telephone Wage Reporting, or by visiting a local field office. These new online and mobile tools may help make it easier to report your work and wages.

What can you do about Wage Reporting on SSDI?

Working with a benefits counselor at an Employment Network (EN) or other service provider can help you learn more about Work Incentives and how work may affect your benefits. Wage reporting is just one activity that can help you prevent overpayments.

When do you need to report gross income to Social Security?

Social Security uses gross income when determining if an individual is meeting substantial gainful activity or using a Trial Work Period month. To learn more, we encourage you to call the Ticket to Work Help Line at 1-866-968-7842 or 1-866-833-2967 (TTY) M-F 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET.