How can my employer help me work while on SSDI?

There is a Social Security work incentive called the “Employer Subsidy” that can be used when the employee is earning more than the value of the services rendered or there are qualified accommodations such as special assistance, additional breaks, and/or a modified work routine or tasks. This “Employer Subsidy” reduces countable income towards the SGA and can only be used once the TWP period has ended. The employer must complete the Employee Work Activity Questionnaire (Form SSA-3033) and plan on an annual review of the subsidy.

There are also special conditions, such as on-site job coaching, that may reduce countable wages. You can find additional examples in this special SSDI youth toolkit.

Additional Resources

• Information on fibrous dysplasia and McCune-Albright syndrome 
• Watch FD/MAS Alliance videos about Federal Disability Benefit Programs
• Learn the difference between SSI and SSDI
• Find your local social security office in this directory Social Security Disability Website
• AARP Social Security Resource Center/Disability Benefits
• Slides from Disability Benefits 101
• Slides for Disability Benefits 102: Working While on Benefits
• Benefits Planning Calendar (per slide 34 of Disability Benefits 102)

FD/MAS Alliance is a recipient of the Financial Advocacy in RARE Impact Grant sponsored by Global Genes.  Thanks to this award, FD/MAS Financial Literacy 101 is made possible.  We thank Michael Beloff, CFP®, ChSNC® Belvedere Wealth Partners, for donating his time and financial expertise and Caroline Fuchs, CAE, for contributing her time, communications, and digital strategy expertise to the FD/MAS community for this resource.