If you are working, you should report your income to Social Security. SSDI beneficiaries are not required to report every month, but it’s a good idea to do so. Keep your paystubs and your documentation of work incentives in a safe place, and save them every month.
When you first start working, you need to call Social Security at 1-800-772-1213 or go by your local office. You will need the name of your employer and the amount of your wages before taxes.
If you are earning close to or above $1,620/month, you will be asked to complete a Work Activity Report. This report helps Social Security determine if you are owed an SSDI payment.
You will be sent the Work Activity Report periodically while you are working. Always complete and send it in by the deadline given in the letter they send.
You can choose one of these options for optional monthly wage reporting:
To wage report you need your paystubs; if you are using work incentives, you will also need documentation of your work incentives.
Be sure to report if you have a change in hours, duties, or pay
You can also use this guide for wage reporting.
NWAF SSDI Wage Reporting Guide.pdf
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Tip: Set up a system! It’s a good idea to plan out how you will wage report. Where will you keep your paystubs and documentation? Are they electronic or paper? What day of the month will you report, and how will you remember to do it? Where will you save your confirmation of reporting?
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