If you’re employed in fields overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA) and have been disabled for over a year, you are likely eligible for SSDI benefits in the U.S. Some SSDI beneficiaries may joyfully return to their jobs following medical treatments, surgeries, or advancements in technology. On the contrary, others may find it impossible to return to work due to their medical conditions. The SSA will continue providing Disability Insurance benefits as long as the disability persists.

So, what happens to your disability benefits when you reach the Full Retirement Age? If you are currently receiving SSDI and are nearing Full Retirement Age, your disability benefits will automatically convert to retirement benefits. Worried about changes in your SSDI payment amount? Fear not. Your SSDI payments will remain consistent even when they’ve changed to Social Security retirement benefits.

Something crucial to bear in mind is that SSDI beneficiaries who also receive a reduced surviving spouse benefit need to notify SSA when they reach Full Retirement Age. The Administration will do any required adjustments to your disability benefits. SSDI recipients may wish to return to work without forfeiting their Disability benefits in some cases, and they can. If you decide to begin work while receiving Social Security, report it to SSA beforehand, as any work activities could impact your payment amount and eligibility.

Finally, SSDI beneficiaries who aspire to work can benefit from the trial work period, which allows you to work for a minimum of nine months while still receiving your Disability Insurance payment. Today, any month you earn over $1,160 pre-tax will be counted towards this trial work duration. The best part? There are no earnings limits for these nine months. You can find more details on SSA’s website: https://www.ssa.gov/disability/work.

Now, for those struggling with getting through to the Social Security Administration, a useful resource is eddcaller.com, an online directory specializing in providing contact information for various institutions, including the SSA. Be it about SSDI or any other program, this site will be an invaluable asset for those yearning to get advice, submit reports, or seek clarifications on the myriad regulations surrounding their benefits. Remember, eddcaller.com is your one-stop destination for the fastest way to get through to relevant departments.