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Major provisions of SSI work incentives
1. Can I work and keep my benefits?
You can work and earn up to $1,627/month, the "break even point," before you lose your full check.($1,627 is based on 2019 federal benefit rate (FBR) of $771/month)
2. How does earning money affect my benefits?
The first $85 ($20 general, $65 earned income) is excluded from your Countable Income, after that half of what you earn over that amount is deducted from your SSI check.3. How much income can I earn before I lose my monthly check? | 4. What if I earn over the SSI income limit of $1,627? | |
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The SSI income limit is $1,627. | Your checks will stop. |