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Dr. Ed Weir, PhD
Former SSA District Manager · 20 Years Inside Social Security
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
Sergeant, USMC — once a Marine, always a Marine
What's Inside
- The SGA earnings limit ($1,690/month) and how it's calculated differently for employees vs. self-employed
- Trial Work Period explained — 9 months where you can earn ANY amount and keep full SSDI benefits
- Work incentives most people don't know about — IRWE, PASS, Ticket to Work, and 1619(b) Medicaid protection
Preview: Your 10-Point Checklist
24Help.org
2026
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SGA: The Line You Can't Cross
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Trial Work Period: 9 Months of Freedom
3
SSI + Working: The $65 + Half Rule
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Work Incentives You Don't Know About
5
Medicare & Medicaid While Working
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IRWE: Deduct Work Expenses from SGA
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How to Report Earnings Safely
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