Unsuccessful Work Attempts
Unsuccessful work attempts refer to periods of employment or self-employment that fail to meet the requirements necessary for eligibility determinations,...
Retirement eligibility age rising faster timeline what workers must know
Millions of workers are losing years to reach full retirement benefits as governments worldwide accelerate eligibility age increases due to living longer and shifting demographics.
Subsidies and Disability Work
Subsidies in disability work refer to the difference between what an employer actually pays a worker with a disability and the fair market value of the...
How Lindsey Graham’s Death Affects Social Security Reform Efforts
Graham's death removes a prominent reform advocate, but Social Security's 2032 insolvency deadline remains unchanged.
Employer Retiree Health Insurance Doesn’t Protect Against Medicare Penalties
Many retirees with employer health plans skip Medicare enrollment, unaware that doing so triggers permanent lifetime penalties completely separate from their current coverage.
The Three Tests for Self Employment
The three tests for self-employment—the control test, the integration test, and the economic reality test—are the legal standards the IRS and courts use...
Self Employment and Disability
Self-employment and disability can coexist, but managing both requires careful attention to income reporting and benefit eligibility rules.
How Ssa Counts Your Income
The Social Security Administration counts your income in a very specific way—and what you might think counts often doesn't.
The Substantial Gainful Activity Test
The Substantial Gainful Activity test, or SGA test, is the primary measure Social Security uses to determine whether a person with a disability can work...
Special Rules for Blind Workers
Special rules for blind workers exist to recognize the unique challenges these individuals face in the workplace while protecting their earning potential...